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BL03 XTN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,193 miles

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

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

surface rust on bottom of nearside and offside front sils

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,684 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,210 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

fuel neck corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

fuel neck corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,058 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,058 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,632 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front position lamps flickering slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front position lamps flickering slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 56,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 52,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,693 miles

front inner discs slightly scored

rear number plate fading

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,202 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 XTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XTN, 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 XTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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