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BP03 FFL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 100,652 miles

Engine Management Light On Indicating A Fault But Not In New Date Range

Fail 13 May 2019 100,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Management Light On Indicating A Fault But Not In New Date Range

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible has hid conversion kit fitted ref 4.1.4 (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible has hid conversion kit fitted ref 4.1.4 (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are low on inner edges

engine light is on but not in new date range

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,380 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,373 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,474 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,162 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,726 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,140 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front alloy bucked †

off side rear tyre small cut in side wall

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 FFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol 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 BP03 FFL, 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 FFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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