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BF03 FML

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,851 mi
Last recorded115,851 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,851 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 115,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,082 miles

brake fluid low not below limits at time of test.

front brake discs on min wear limit at time of test.

n/s/f inner brake pad on min wear limit at time of test.

rear number plate poor condition still legible at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid low not below limits at time of test.

front brake discs on min wear limit at time of test.

n/s/f inner brake pad on min wear limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 12 psi at time of test.

rear number plate poor condition still legible at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,963 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

noise from the engine/gearbox

sump corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 94,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust heat shield lose

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

noise from bottom of engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,129 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 FML is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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