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BF03 HNE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil level low prior to test

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side below required limit (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer torque reaction arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,808 miles

brake pipes covered with grease can not be inspected

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,245 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,245 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,541 miles

n/s/f brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,541 miles

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

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

eml light onn

n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 35,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all three wipers split

Pass 21 May 2008 25,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,262 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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,597 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 HNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HNE, 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 HNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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