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BL03 VMD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,107 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 30 Jul 2013 100,046 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 90,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,498 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,991 miles

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

water in o/s/r fog lamp

Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

fog lamp has water in it

Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,502 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,444 miles

Nearside 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 VMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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