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BL03 XRS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,738 mi
Last recorded119,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 119,738 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,733 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,718 miles

rustiness around rear suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,675 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2019 95,767 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 95,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 83,078 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 79,854 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 79,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 76,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 74,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 71,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,798 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 XRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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