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BL03 EAE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

n/s sill /door damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2017 100,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

n/s sill /door damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2016 96,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,166 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,843 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 74,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,123 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 38,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,201 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 EAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

BL03 EAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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