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BD03 HNG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 151,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 143,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Front Sill area Corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 140,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 133,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 125,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

small oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,142 miles

Flat spot of tread on off side rear tyre.(remould/retread).

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

Inadequate engine oil level before test(topped up accordingly).

Leak on air condition hose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stonechip in windscreen outside of zone A.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,142 miles

Flat spot of tread on off side rear tyre.(remould/retread).

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

Inadequate engine oil level before test(topped up accordingly).

Leak on air condition hose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

stonechip in windscreen outside of zone A.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,276 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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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