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BL03 HVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 106,544 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,992 miles

STEERING RACK SWEATING OIL

Fail 16 May 2017 90,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

STEERING RACK SWEATING OIL

Pass 5 May 2016 87,400 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 5 May 2016 87,400 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)

Stop lamp not working Near side (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 84,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 84,427 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 17 May 2014 79,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2014 79,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2013 75,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 75,224 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 71,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sump heavily corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 71,536 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sump heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 69,264 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 25 May 2010 62,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,429 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,140 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 HVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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