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BL03 VTC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,308 miles

slight deteration on rear number plate

Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,308 miles

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

slight deteration on rear number plate

Fail 5 Jun 2010 123,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

turbo pipe split

Pass 5 Jun 2010 123,264 miles

turbo pipe split

Fail 6 Jun 2009 107,385 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 107,385 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 93,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 81,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 81,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,609 miles

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

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewalland slight damage to wheel rim

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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

BL03 VTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BL03 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 VTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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