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BF03 FOT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,750 miles

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,162 miles

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,161 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,265 miles

Corrosion around rear shock absorber top mounting areas.

Corrosion around rear trailing arm mountings.

Corrosion to fuel tank filler neck and breather.

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and lower arms.

Metal in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn close to limit.

Oil leaks.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Rattle on exhaust system.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 106,265 miles

Corrosion around rear shock absorber top mounting areas.

Corrosion around rear trailing arm mountings.

Corrosion to fuel tank filler neck and breather.

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and lower arms.

Metal in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn close to limit.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaks.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Rattle on exhaust system.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,708 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,952 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,952 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,992 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,992 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,722 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,781 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 35,799 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,798 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,569 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 FOT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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