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BL03 HVA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,487 miles

Front number plate has several cracks but still readable from required distance

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

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

interior mirror missing, but two door mirrors present

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,813 miles

CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

Fan motor to engine on constantly

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread various cracks all over (6.3.1d)

Temp gauge inop?

Fail 25 Jan 2017 118,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror taped up, but loose (8.1.1)

Fan motor to engine on constantly

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread various cracks all over (6.3.1d)

Temp gauge inop?

Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,044 miles

both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre 205/50x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush badly worn and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush badly worn and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,409 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear and both front suspension springs corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriated

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear and both front suspension springs corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriated

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,472 miles

Front to rear brake pipes where slightly corroded but have been cleaned and greased.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml warning light on

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,828 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,828 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,326 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,088 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 HVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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