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BF03 HPV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 129,946 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty beam pattern ok full adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 121,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty beam pattern ok full adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

Pass 21 Jun 2021 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,967 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2020 113,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,977 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,855 miles

Oil leak ()

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring possible end piece broken

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring possible end piece broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,588 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,285 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,821 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 42,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,696 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,696 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear wheelbearing is makeing a slight rumbleing noise, recomend replacement.

both rear tyres cracking and starting to go out of shape.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,399 miles

Front wipers do not self park when switched off

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,690 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 HPV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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