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BF03 RDF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,066 mi
Last recorded124,066 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 RDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 124,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,033 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides back of sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 110,802 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 85,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 110,802 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 108,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 108,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 9 May 2014 104,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2014 104,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 97,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2013 97,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,553 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 May 2009 53,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

rear wiper rubber torn

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,891 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 RDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RDF, 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 RDF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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