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BF03 AUK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,156 mi
Last recorded125,156 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 125,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,039 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pedal rubber perished

Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet inop. Still clearing screen.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,573 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet inop. Still clearing screen.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,255 miles

nearside front tyrewearing on edges 195/60/15

offside front tyre bold on edges & worn to 2-3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyrewearing on edges 195/60/15

offside front tyre bold on edges & worn to 2-3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,746 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,193 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,805 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,805 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,603 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 61,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres slightly uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,594 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 42,300 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 26,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,426 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 AUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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