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BF03 HUH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 93,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe corroded

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

Whole side underbody corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe corroded

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

Whole side underbody corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,625 miles

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

brake lines greased and covered but seem ok

various corrosion all over underside

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes ok at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle surface corrosion ok @time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,122 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle and subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 67,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 57,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,498 miles

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

both rear antirollbar drop link rubber starting to split

both rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2011 45,490 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 41,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,625 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 HUH 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 84.6%.

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 HUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 HUH registered?

BF03 HUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is BF03 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 HUH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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