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BD03 HSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,657 mi
Last recorded86,657 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fit clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread blocks

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing damaged (shock appears weak )

Rear FOG LAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE HIGH OUTPUT LIGHT AS REQUIRED (dull light output)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative xenon headlamps must have working washers (1.7.2)

EML LAMP IS LIT

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread blocks

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing damaged (shock appears weak )

Rear FOG LAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE HIGH OUTPUT LIGHT AS REQUIRED (dull light output)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,492 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 29,421 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,789 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 19,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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