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BX03 TOU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,922 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,920 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall and wearing inner tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall and wearing inner tread

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,009 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall and tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,777 miles

n/s/f o/s f tyres side wall have slight splites

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f o/s f tyres side wall have slight splites

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,930 miles

coolant leak

n/s front tyre low

o/s rear wheel bearing play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,036 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,729 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,900 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 TOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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