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BD03 HMJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,383 mi
Last recorded130,383 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 130,383 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside and nearside front discs and pads worn low

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 122,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2017 122,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,066 miles

clutch bite high

rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2015 105,997 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch bite high

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn/wear inner edges

Pass 9 May 2013 96,204 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 96,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 92,294 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE NOT EXCESSIVE.

NSF OSF OSR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

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

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

OSR wheel bearing slight noise when rotated.

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE NOT EXCESSIVE.

NSF OSF OSR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

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

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

OSR wheel bearing slight noise when rotated.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 74,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre slight misshape on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,498 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre slight misshape on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,011 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER SLIGHT MISSHAPE.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,166 miles

very slight odd wear patern on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2006 30,853 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 HMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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