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BF03 HTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,608 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 21 May 2014 60,690 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 55,873 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 52,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,494 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 78,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,419 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 HTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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