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BL03 XTH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,335 mi
Last recorded130,335 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 126,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

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

Fail 7 May 2019 126,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

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

Pass 14 May 2018 120,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

x2 exhaust mounts broken

Fail 14 May 2018 120,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

x2 exhaust mounts broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,567 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is in a poor condition

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 106,158 miles

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

front exhaust mount has broken off

Pass 19 May 2015 100,450 miles

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition, blowing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit, inner and outer treads not cut as deep

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

heavy cracking to o/s inner rear tyre side wall, could not msee cord's at time of test

slight brake bind to o/s front, brake disc look to have been getting hot

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,742 miles

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

heavy cracking to o/s inner rear tyre side wall, could not msee cord's at time of test

slight brake bind to o/s front, brake disc look to have been getting hot

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,920 miles

195/60r15

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/60r15

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,666 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,877 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)

nearside rear tyre tread splitting,outer sidewall in a poor condition and pressure appears low † †offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,146 miles

front brake discs worn and in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres tread low and worn close to limit on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low and perished on outer sidewalls and tread area

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 XTH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XTH, 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 XTH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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