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BL03 EFA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,371 mi
Last recorded135,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat shield loose

off side front and rear tyres deteriating

rear exhaust box bracket broken but secured

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,142 miles

2 front wipers smearing sligtly

Engine Management Light on dash constantly illuminated

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre has slight uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Offside wing mirror glass taped in place, secure at time of inspection

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off, system still secure.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

2 front wipers smearing sligtly

Engine Management Light on dash constantly illuminated

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre has slight uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Offside wing mirror glass taped in place, secure at time of inspection

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off, system still secure.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,879 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,316 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s/r/ door

Fail 9 Feb 2011 86,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,931 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 65,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,248 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 EFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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