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BL03 VKP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,322 mi
Last recorded42,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,755 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 33,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 26,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2020 26,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 208,867 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 208,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 20,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 20,631 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 20,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 19,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 18,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,749 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 2,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 2,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,165 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 VKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VKP, 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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What year was BL03 VKP registered?

BL03 VKP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 VKP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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