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BF03 HSL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on edges and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust mountings detatched

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,544 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Slight kerb damage to outer tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.50 mm tread and cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 119,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Slight kerb damage to outer tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.50 mm tread and cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,646 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flex (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,125 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,743 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts inner wall

Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,828 miles

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

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

front screen cracked outside zone b

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,550 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,345 miles

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

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

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 HSL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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