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BL03 DYF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,444 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs rusty.

petrol tank securing strap rusty.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,444 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside and nearside rear coil springs rusty.

petrol tank securing strap rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 142,745 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 142,745 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 136,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 76,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 60,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 48,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

Pass 9 May 2011 32,526 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 32,526 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 23,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,675 miles

Offside dip beam aim on lower limit

Fail 15 May 2008 18,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside dip beam aim on lower limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 58,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,936 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 DYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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