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BL03 AEG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,147 mi
Last recorded144,147 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 143,990 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,721 miles

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

rear inner brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,790 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,276 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 129,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,011 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,699 miles

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,698 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield insecure

slight endfloat in both driveshafts

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield insecure

slight endfloat in both driveshafts

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,379 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 AEG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc 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 BL03 AEG, 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 AEG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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