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BL03 VMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

247,634 mi
Last recorded247,634 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 247,634 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

os rear outer sill panel has slight corrosion

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2019 244,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 241,425 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

main head light switch faulty (intermittent sticking)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 237,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

main head light switch faulty (intermittent sticking)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 235,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 230,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 226,002 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 221,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 219,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 205,970 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 205,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 191,467 miles

Both Front steering arms has a slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 191,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Front steering arms has a slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 178,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 178,503 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 161,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 161,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 148,626 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,214 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 124,175 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 110,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,798 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 66,721 miles

both o/s tyres close to limit

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 VMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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