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BF03 ASX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,136 mi
Last recorded208,136 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ASX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 208,136 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 208,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 192,945 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 176,381 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 149,262 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 195 60r15

o/s/r tyre wear on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,522 miles

windscreen chips.......brake fluid level low.....child seat osr.....front brake judder.......front springs rusty......

Fail 17 Jan 2011 122,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen chips.......brake fluid level low.....child seat osr.....front brake judder.......front springs rusty......

Fail 18 Jan 2010 109,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,772 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 30 Jan 2007 46,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,419 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 ASX 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 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 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

BF03 ASX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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