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BD03 HVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 107,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,383 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,258 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Discs corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 77,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,180 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2008 62,784 miles

Front and Rear number plates delaminating. ok for test.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 62,784 miles

Front and Rear number plates delaminating. ok for test.

Pass 16 May 2007 57,293 miles

Front and Rear number plates delaminating.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,934 miles

small chips over windscreen,air bag light flashing

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 HVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

BD03 HVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BD03 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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