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BF03 HVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed and all arms/rods etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes appear deteriorated, but coated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,253 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,255 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,895 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 64,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 54,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,715 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 14,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 5,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 1,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 16,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 16,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 HVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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