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BL03 HKD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,104 mi
Last recorded103,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,104 miles

EML light on

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

chip in screen

damage to o/s

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s door mirror damage

rear number plate

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2017 103,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML light on

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

chip in screen

damage to o/s

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s door mirror damage

rear number plate

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,870 miles

brake pipes greased

chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

slight deteriation on front and rear no.plate

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,869 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

slight deteriation on front and rear no.plate

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,922 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 52,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre has lumps caused by separelon of structurc

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,037 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has lumps caused by separelon of structurc

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,103 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 230,195 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 HKD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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