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BD03 HRG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,131 mi
Last recorded53,131 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2026 53,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 47,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 40,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,142 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front mounting half corroded away but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,011 miles

exhaust mtgs corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,365 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust mtgs corroded

n/s rear outer sill corroded

rear wishbones corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 30,365 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust mtgs corroded

n/s rear outer sill corroded

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres ON limit

o/s track rod end worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,557 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,742 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

rear seat belt webbing damaged but not significantly weakend

Pass 7 Aug 2012 149,763 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 149,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,098 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S/R Seat belt un bolted.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,069 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,186 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 HRG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HRG, 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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What year was BD03 HRG registered?

BD03 HRG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BD03 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HRG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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