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BL03 HRF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,290 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,779 miles

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO BECOME DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,417 miles

Both front tyres very slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,854 miles

BODY WORK / PAINT WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING WORN / DISCOLOURED / SUFRACE CORRODED / SLIGHTLY PITTED ON BRAKING SURFACE / SIGNS OF BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / ADVANCED IN PLACES / POSS DUE TO BEING STOOD

Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,841 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT TYRE'S ARE DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REAR TYRES. Rear tyre size= 215/45r17,front tyre size=205/45r17

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,576 miles

Cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,576 miles

Cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,290 miles

coolent low

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 HRF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HRF, 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 HRF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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