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BF03 HUK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,149 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,258 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,448 miles

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

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 21 May 2011 63,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,531 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear view mirror missing

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 HUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUK, 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 HUK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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