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BL03 HLX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,654 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust hangers very corroaded/weak

engine oil level very low

horn note irregular but works

rear exhaust silencer joint corroaded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 95,654 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust hangers very corroaded/weak

engine oil level very low

horn note irregular but works

rear exhaust silencer joint corroaded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,451 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,048 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 HLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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