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BD03 HKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,160 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear heat shields insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear heat shields insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,883 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper trim insecure

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread

rear wiper blade worn

underfloor heatshields insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,016 miles

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,977 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion noted to main front to rear and nsf brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,056 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 72,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 69,775 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 69,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 66,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 53,722 miles

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 HKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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