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BL03 VJU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 130,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,327 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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