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BL53 CME

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,757 miles

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND RATTLING ?

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AS Chalked (TO HOSE) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND RATTLING ?

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,921 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,919 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,208 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,262 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis and inner sills

corrosion on exhaust brackets and heat shield insecure

nearside rear suspension stabilizer outer bush deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber looks damp

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear footbrake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 72,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,998 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,172 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,367 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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BL53 CME is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 CME, 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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BL53 CME is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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