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BF03 BOU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,239 mi
Last recorded144,239 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2017 144,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust centre sleeve securing clamps broken.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section fractured and blowing slightly.

Exhaust mounting bracket, between rear silencers, broken.

Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush heavily perished and de-bonding.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing and de-bonding.

Pass 14 May 2016 136,065 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

N/S/R tyre tread is wearing low and unevenly.

Fail 14 May 2016 136,065 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

N/S/R tyre tread is wearing low and unevenly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 128,654 miles

* Storng Advisory * N/S/F tyre are close to limit

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but still suppoted

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 16 May 2015 128,654 miles

* Storng Advisory * N/S/F tyre are close to limit

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but still suppoted

Covers impede parts of the inspection

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 120,593 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 112,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 May 2013 112,943 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 May 2012 110,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 110,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 103,405 miles

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

Clutch master cylinder weeping

Coolant leak

Long park brake travel

Pass 20 May 2010 100,371 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Long park brake travel.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 18 May 2009 95,524 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from engine.

x1 high level brake light bulb out, off side rear.

Pass 12 May 2008 81,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2007 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 58,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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