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BF03 ARX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,328 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,250 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,246 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 409 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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BF03 ARX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 ARX, 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 BF03 ARX registered?

BF03 ARX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ARX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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