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BF03 HPX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 63,136 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 48,772 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 39,591 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,065 miles

Front both wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on edge 195 60r15

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,435 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 22,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 3,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,704 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 HPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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