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BL03 VWE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,371 mi
Last recorded140,371 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounts corroded and heatshield loose

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, springs, (all both sides of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides of vehicle parking brake slightly stiff and operation slightly impeded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,847 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 135,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,816 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok at time (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok at time (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,018 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,975 miles

exhaust front flexi has slight blow

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,975 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi has slight blow

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,771 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,058 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 83,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,708 miles

front wiper motor park switch not working

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,704 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper motor park switch not working

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,354 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 VWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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