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BF03 HLN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,853 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,666 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,647 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)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heatshield loose

Fail 12 Dec 2014 27,257 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake disc,s inner face corroded

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 13,768 miles

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

Power assisted steering fluid above "max" level

Fail 9 Dec 2013 13,768 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power assisted steering fluid above "max" level

Pass 10 Dec 2012 1,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,142 miles

engine management light illuminated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,200 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 30,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 8,163 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 HLN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HLN, 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 HLN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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