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BD03 HKM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,828 mi
Last recorded121,828 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust flexi section corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 121,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust flexi section corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,552 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 22 Dec 2015 116,547 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,311 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level on minimum

front discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 107,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level on minimum

front discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2012 101,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a/con pump leaking dye

n/s/f fog lamp loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering tie rods

sump damp, poss, pourous

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a/con pump leaking dye

n/s/f fog lamp loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

rear washer leaking into car

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering tie rods

sump damp, poss, pourous

Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 89,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,214 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 HKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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