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BL03 VJX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,830 miles

engine managment light stays on

Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light stays on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,899 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,896 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,980 miles

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

advise rear number plate

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,518 miles

eml light on

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 48,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 14,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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 VJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 VJX registered?

BL03 VJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BL03 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 VJX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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