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BL03 HPK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,537 mi
Last recorded104,537 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit new tyre fitted. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,684 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,567 miles

both front tyres hve 2.00mm of tread.front brake discs are serviceable to next pad change.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,567 miles

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

both front tyres hve 2.00mm of tread.front brake discs are serviceable to next pad change.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 71,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,622 miles

Both rear tyres are showing uneven tread wear on the inside edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,075 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 HPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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