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BF03 HLU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 67,823 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower suspension arm seating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower suspension arm seating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,726 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 60,726 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 3 Jul 2015 57,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,413 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,992 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 HLU 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 82.4%.

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 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 HLU registered?

BF03 HLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is BF03 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 HLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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