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BL03 HNA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front outer cv gaiter cracking

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 147,443 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front outer cv gaiter cracking

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear at all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive

Tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 142,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear at all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive

Tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 112,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,830 miles

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm wearing on edges..

Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from centre clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part worn to inner cords (3.6.B.4a)

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm wearing on edges..

Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,153 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 89,153 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,544 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 66,920 miles

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

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

offside Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,870 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 52,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,925 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 HNA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HNA, 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 HNA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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