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BL03 VZC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyre close to limit 1.6 mm

Fail 1 Nov 2016 112,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Accident damage

Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Accident damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,709 miles

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

front nearside tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,207 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,610 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,049 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,758 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,312 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 VZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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