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BF03 HVH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes. ()

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose above rear exhaust box.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,401 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,905 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Front brake pads low.

Sump corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,051 miles

Rust on sump

Slight play NSF anti roll bar drop link

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,840 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,173 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 HVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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