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BL03 VVK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,847 mi
Last recorded57,847 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

corossion setting into rear ends of door sills

handbrake lever close to reserve

rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,562 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,012 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing a bit noisy.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 12,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 12,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 6,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 2,490 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 2,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,069 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 12 Aug 2008 94,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 94,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,471 miles

front and rrear number plates deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,471 miles

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

front and rrear number plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,331 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 VVK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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