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BL03 HPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,598 mi
Last recorded143,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,598 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bumper bar/spare wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 127,086 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

secondhand coil springs fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2018 123,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,441 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,421 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe leaking front to back (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 29 Jun 2013 101,043 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 97,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,435 miles

N/S/R Calipier lever not fully returning to stop.

Rear Number plate starting to degrade

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 56,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,590 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 HPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HPF, 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 HPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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