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BX03 PHY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026
Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,940 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 39,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 38,140 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,121 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,791 miles

Front tyres scrubing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,340 miles

Passenger side front pads appear low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,765 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 PHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

BX03 PHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BX03 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 PHY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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