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BF03 OMY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,723 miles

Oil leak

e mil light on

n s door mirror cover missing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

e mil light on

n s door mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,052 miles

e mil light on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,350 miles

engine management light on

nsf wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,790 miles

engine warning lamp on

exhaust baffle rattle

Fail 13 Aug 2010 54,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning lamp on

exhaust baffle rattle

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,799 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,799 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,455 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 30,455 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,343 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 OMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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