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B22 FRS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,514 mi
Last recorded74,514 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear service brake and parking brake effort low

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 74,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake and parking brake effort low

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,687 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 72,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 72,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 69,807 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 69,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 68,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,546 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,389 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,454 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,435 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 54,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside hand brake arm not returning, cable seems tight

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,019 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,367 miles

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

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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B22 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B22 FRS, 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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B22 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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