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BF03 HKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,516 mi
Last recorded218,516 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 218,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 218,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 197,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 197,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 174,449 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 174,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 154,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,669 miles

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake hoses wearing in rubber mounts

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust heat shield loose

main brake pipes corroding

nearside outer sill damaged

offside door mirror casing loose

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,669 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake hoses wearing in rubber mounts

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust heat shield loose

main brake pipes corroding

nearside outer sill damaged

offside door mirror casing loose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,672 miles

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre on legal limits

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 101,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 7,555 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 HKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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