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BL03 HGJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,427 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 25 May 2013 92,029 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 83,212 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged; wearing on inner edge

rear brake balance poor

signs of coolant staining; slight oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 11 May 2012 83,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged; wearing on inner edge

rear brake balance poor

signs of coolant staining; slight oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,348 miles

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

air bag light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,202 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,105 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 HGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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