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BL03 VUX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

66,401 mi
Last recorded66,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre inner edge stepped

offside front and rear tyre inner edge stepped

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,018 miles

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,314 miles

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 VUX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

BL03 VUX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 VUX shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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