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BD03 HKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,110 mi
Last recorded38,110 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,110 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and /s front hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 38,063 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and /s front hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not in mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,335 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 23,507 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 16,722 miles

slight corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 13,303 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 9,587 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 9,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2013 6,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 2,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,529 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,387 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,438 miles

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

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

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 HKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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