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BD03 HZH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,257 mi
Last recorded84,257 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,257 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers weak

front tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,623 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,128 miles

Nearside sill has damaged

coolant level low

Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill has damaged

coolant level low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main pipes to flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,878 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,620 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 HZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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