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BP03 EPF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,712 mi
Last recorded149,712 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,712 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

wiper motor faulty

Pass 17 May 2019 140,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 136,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 103,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,096 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,234 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,598 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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BP03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BP03 EPF, 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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BP03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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