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BL03 DZH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 174,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arm slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,149 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,149 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,773 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and osr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and osr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers intermitent on stop but stop outside veiw

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose very slight twist

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 129,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 117,029 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 DZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DZH, 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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What year was BL03 DZH registered?

BL03 DZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is BL03 DZH safe to buy?

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