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BF03 HTX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,856 mi
Last recorded113,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch at seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch at seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 107,611 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 107,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,442 miles

Outer Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge slight wear

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,206 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low ?

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,668 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 HTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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