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BL03 DYN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,540 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 112,132 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,376 miles

Slight judder on all brakes

All brake discs corroded

All underbody components corroded

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,376 miles

All brake discs corroded

All underbody components corroded

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Slight judder on all brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,181 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,333 miles

corrosion on rear discs

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,333 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

corrosion on rear discs

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,094 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,447 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2006 32,138 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 32,138 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 DYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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