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BF03 KHL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 47,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 29,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 20,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 14,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 12,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,952 miles

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,747 miles

Handbrake travel close to maximum

Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,397 miles

Handbrake close to maximum travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,955 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 6,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,637 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 KHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 KHL registered?

BF03 KHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is BF03 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 KHL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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