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BL03 HRN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damaged

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,257 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 103,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,901 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,492 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,466 miles

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)

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 HRN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

BL03 HRN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BL03 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 HRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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