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BL03 VLG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,303 mi
Last recorded237,303 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 237,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 237,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 229,639 miles

various brake and suspension comonents corroded and showing age related wear

Pass 13 Mar 2014 211,466 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 195,874 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 195,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 170,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 146,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2011 146,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 118,972 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play between steering column and rack

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,569 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,536 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 VLG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey 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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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