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BD03 HYF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,294 mi
Last recorded71,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 71,294 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,011 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR AND O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 70,011 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR AND O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 65,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 65,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,826 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,911 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,025 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight insecurity nearside headlamp.

Trace fuel leak at filter. (very slight)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,025 miles

Slight insecurity nearside headlamp.

Trace fuel leak at filter. (very slight)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,432 miles

Fuel filter wet with fuel, but not leaking visibly.

Slight insecurity nearside headlamp.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,935 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 HYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

BD03 HYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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