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BL03 DXT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 133,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,446 miles

Front roadsprings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler to tank ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded very thin in places

Pass 1 Sep 2021 129,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,386 miles

Front roadsprings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,190 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 123,190 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring bottom holder marked/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,086 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and split on tread

various suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2016 116,084 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and split on tread

various suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,652 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 DXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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