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BF03 BER

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,486 mi
Last recorded4,486 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 4,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,343 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,895 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 BER is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 BER registered?

BF03 BER is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is BF03 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 BER shows 12 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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