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BL03 VSU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,214 mi
Last recorded116,214 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,391 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 86,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,569 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,772 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low 2mm

Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre getting low 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,277 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 VSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

BL03 VSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 VSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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