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BL03 VXV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,420 mi
Last recorded82,420 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,420 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,860 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,408 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,226 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 40,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 28,686 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 VXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 VXV registered?

BL03 VXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BL03 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 VXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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