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BX03 CME

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,272 mi
Last recorded75,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 75,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,272 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,098 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 31,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,102 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 CME is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX03 CME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 CME registered?

BX03 CME is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BX03 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 CME shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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