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BD03 HTN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,470 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Both front Brake Discs & Pads

Fail 6 May 2026 79,470 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Both front Brake Discs & Pads

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 May 2025 77,979 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 76,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 74,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,071 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 72,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,086 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,086 miles

Emissions not tested mis firing (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,782 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 53,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,362 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 49,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,273 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,300 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 HTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

Is BD03 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HTN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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