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BL03 WCN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,915 mi
Last recorded55,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,915 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,286 miles

front exhaust flexible slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,793 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexible slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,793 miles

front exhaust flexible slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,627 miles

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

slight corrosion exhaust brackets/components/slight deterioration front exhaust flexible

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,912 miles

offside front tyre edge starting to wear slightly thin

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,690 miles

slight corrosion underbody components/slight corrosion exhaust system and mounting brackets

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,333 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion exhaust/mountings/slight leak exhaust gases rear silencer/slight corrosion underbody/components

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers rear seatbelt fastens when pressing button

offside front tyre just on legal required tread depth limit of 1.6mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion exhaust/mountings/slight leak exhaust gases rear silencer/slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,509 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre tread slightly cracking/nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracking no cords yet exposed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,760 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,547 miles

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

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 WCN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 WCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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