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BL03 HNN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,114 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,657 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,593 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,593 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,315 miles

n/s stop light ok when tapped

Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,382 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,197 miles

handbrake lever travel high

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,197 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,170 miles

front wiper blades smearing the screen

Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,019 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 HNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 HNN registered?

BL03 HNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is BL03 HNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 HNN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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