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BD03 HHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,769 mi
Last recorded168,769 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,531 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,267 miles

Coolant level low.

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger door trim inscure

Tailgate key barrel faulty - tailgate opens on dash button

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,773 miles

Drivers front window not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers front window not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,539 miles

Drivers window does not work

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim recommend replacement. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,410 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,574 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,776 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 33,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,420 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 31,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,395 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BD03 HHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 HHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD03 HHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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