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BL03 VZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to come apart

exhaust heat shield hanging down

o/s/f mirror cover broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,181 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 38,694 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)

o/s/r suspension slight play

Fail 28 May 2011 38,694 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r suspension slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 29,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,270 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 VZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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