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BL03 VUV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,001 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,981 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,017 miles

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,909 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,361 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 60,242 miles

strongly advise offside centre drive shaft bearing rough when spun

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 VUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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