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BL03 XOV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,938 mi
Last recorded134,938 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 117,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 117,447 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 114,493 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 114,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 112,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 108,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 106,294 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

first exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still fully supported

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroiding

Pass 15 May 2013 101,937 miles

Advise corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2013 101,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2012 98,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,470 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,502 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 XOV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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