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BF03 OML

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,410 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 102,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,672 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 90,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,410 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,050 miles

slight oil leak. o/s rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 3 May 2011 58,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,999 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low .

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,950 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Advise front brake pads worn low .

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 45,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,976 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 OML is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OML, 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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BF03 OML is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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