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BL03 HKX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,345 miles

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

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

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,503 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 HKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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