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BL03 WDG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 129,169 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper smearing

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,632 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (has minor leak)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,632 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (has minor leak)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,338 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,526 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,921 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,521 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 WDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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