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BL03 DWG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,967 mi
Last recorded119,967 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,967 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,856 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,771 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 23,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,235 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 11,983 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 DWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL03 DWG, 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 DWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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