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AC03 BOF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 134,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 130,635 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2021 130,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,789 miles

225//45/17 size tyres fitted to rear and 215/45/17 fitted to front.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and barely legal. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2014 76,004 miles

front suspension components heavily corroded

nearside steering arm inner joint worn

surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,117 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,117 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,018 miles

Advise airbag light on

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front and nearside springs are rusty.

Center and rear heat shields are insecure,

Front and rear brake discs faces are lightly scored,

Front sub frame is rusty.

Nearside front seat is damaged,

Rear steel brake pipes start of surface rusting.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,231 miles

Light rub marks at windscreen.

Registration plates are not standard,

Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Light rub marks at windscreen.

Registration plates are not standard,

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,763 miles

Rear view mirror missing

Wipers split.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,817 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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AC03 BOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AC03 BOF, 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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AC03 BOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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