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BL03 VKM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,659 mi
Last recorded133,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

underside of car muddy

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of car muddy

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of car muddy

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 116,193 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,001 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,257 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn low

Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,562 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear reg plate slightly distorted

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 VKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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