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BD03 HKL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,225 mi
Last recorded124,225 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,225 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fuel filler kneck corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 120,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fuel filler kneck corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 114,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear general corrosion to suspension componenets

Fail 26 May 2016 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear general corrosion to suspension componenets

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,751 miles

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

centre exhaust section heavily corroded

foremost exhaust system hanger snaped and corroded but not adversely affecting systems support

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

Pass 23 May 2014 95,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,144 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,479 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 47,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,114 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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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