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BL03 HWD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,279 miles

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

brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded

front brakes worn

fuel pipes corroded

sills heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,476 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,476 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,208 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,208 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working fuse (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,550 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,704 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 HWD 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 HWD, 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 HWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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