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BF03 HPL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,833 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 74,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml light on

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,367 miles

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

eml light on

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2013 47,722 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,814 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

both front wipers smear slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,746 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 HPL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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