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BP03 NFL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 129,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,302 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,300 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 117,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 110,363 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,878 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 96,866 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 89,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 81,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,167 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2012 73,167 miles

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,081 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 NFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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