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BL03 XPA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,772 mi
Last recorded7,772 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 7,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 7,040 miles

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

various components corroded underside

Pass 6 Apr 2017 6,370 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on sidewalls

Fail 6 Apr 2017 6,370 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,291 miles

various components corroded underside

Fail 5 Apr 2016 5,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding please check bearing as too stiff to spin (3.7.B.1)

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

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

various components corroded underside

Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,527 miles

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

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

various components corroded underside

Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,830 miles

offside rear front arm bush starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 2,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 1,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2009 43,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,110 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 XPA 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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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