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BF03 BHW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,700 mi
Last recorded87,700 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,700 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,634 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,225 miles

drivers door check strap faulty

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door check strap faulty

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 43,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,854 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,326 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,608 miles

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,623 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 BHW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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