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BL03 XRM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,379 mi
Last recorded135,379 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 120,944 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 116,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 116,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013 114,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,260 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2009 86,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 69,321 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,702 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 XRM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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