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BL03 HMK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,870 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,707 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,150 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,150 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,708 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,529 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 55,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Coolant leak

n/s/f fog light not working

positive crankcase ventilation pipe collapsed

rear washer jet not working

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,908 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,503 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 14,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,332 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 HMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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