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BD03 HRL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,150 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,860 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 79,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,677 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 HRL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 HRL registered?

BD03 HRL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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