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BD03 HWG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 152,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 152,201 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 134,967 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to front shock casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 134,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected underside (4.11 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to front shock casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 18,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 127,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,405 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer edge cords not exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,403 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 10,857 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 9,749 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 8,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,235 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 HWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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