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B15 RLB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,181 mi
Last recorded13,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 13,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 13,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 8,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 8,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 8,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 8,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 7,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 6,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,936 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 5,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 3,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 2,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 1,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 99 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 97 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 92 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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B15 RLB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B15 RLB, 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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B15 RLB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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