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BL03 WCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 119,958 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,279 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake juddering slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,537 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 116,805 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 116,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,689 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,169 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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