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BL03 EEN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,744 mi
Last recorded129,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 129,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

MIL - on

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,762 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,761 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken in-between centre & rear exhaust silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak coolant low - thermostat damp ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,403 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded, rear bracket support corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch metal pipe damp next to gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,554 miles

Boot lid slightly loose bonnet only on first catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose bonnet only on first catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,565 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 61,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge no cord showing at test

Fail 23 Jun 2011 53,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge no cord showing at test

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,576 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,487 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 19,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EEN, 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 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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