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BF03 HWG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 20,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape and perished between treads

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,256 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape and perished between treads

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,485 miles

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 75,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,436 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,431 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 26,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,853 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 HWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was BF03 HWG registered?

BF03 HWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BF03 HWG safe to buy?

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