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BF03 HXA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,505 mi
Last recorded61,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,491 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,422 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 5 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,164 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 HXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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