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BD03 HVE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,911 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes rebonding

front pads low

osr tire perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 130,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes rebonding

front pads low

osr tire perished

Pass 28 May 2015 126,622 miles

front pads look slightly low on inside

h/brake slightly high

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seat belts not checked [not in use]

Fail 27 May 2015 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads look slightly low on inside

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seat belts not checked [not in use]

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,406 miles

front tyres low tread

Fail 25 Apr 2014 121,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low tread

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 92,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 66,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,721 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 HVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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