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BL03 XSB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,313 miles

Engine and power steering oil level at minimum

Engine breather pipe collapsed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine and power steering oil level at minimum

Engine breather pipe collapsed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,936 miles

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on edges

knock on steering

oil leaks and level low

rear coil springs and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on edges

knock on steering

oil leaks and level low

rear coil springs and suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,756 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalance 25%

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,605 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil level low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult seat belt not fully checked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,469 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 XSB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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