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BL03 ABU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 40,622 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 34,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front most bushes torn out and perished (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding

exhaust heat shield insecure

hi level brake light inop

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,800 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi minor blow (7.1.2)

N/s/f mirror glass missing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,800 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi minor blow (7.1.2)

N/s/f mirror glass missing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,197 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded both rear springs rusted (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 3,724 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi hoses.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 3,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,602 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,176 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,899 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,578 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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BL03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL03 ABU, 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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BL03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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