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BL03 HVB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded and mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm illegal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 134,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 134,835 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 129,197 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber gripe worn on edge

o/s/f fog lamp not working/broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,621 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Oct 2013 122,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,789 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,789 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,072 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,115 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,613 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 67,613 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 41,061 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,061 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 HVB 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 52.6%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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