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BL03 VYW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 64,696 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 64,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 45,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer poor

Fail 8 Oct 2016 41,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,686 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and slightly out of shape.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,651 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,724 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 30,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,781 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 19 Sep 2007 20,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,156 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 VYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

BL03 VYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is BL03 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 VYW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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