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BL03 HRK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cat exhaust hanger broken

centre exhaust hanger broken

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,074 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust support bracket broken away

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust support bracket broken away

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,704 miles

1 out of 2 Exhaust cat brackets broken and the other is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 out of 2 Exhaust cat brackets broken and the other is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,154 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deterierated badly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,145 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust flexible section deterierated badly

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,279 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,144 miles

both rear trailing arms bushes starting to debond/slightly deteriorated

front coil springs slightly corroded

front wipers don't park correctly

front wipers smearing screen

oil residue at back of engine bay

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2010 16,144 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear trailing arms bushes starting to debond/slightly deteriorated

front coil springs slightly corroded

front discs worn

front wipers don't park correctly

front wipers smearing screen

long handbrake travel

oil residue at back of engine bay

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2009 1,324 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,740 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 HRK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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