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BX03 ABF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ABF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 108,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,876 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,519 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,348 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 38,348 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,768 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,525 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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BX03 ABF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BX03 ABF, 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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BX03 ABF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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