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BL53 CMU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,572 mi
Last recorded144,572 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside rear and offside rear (2.7.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,282 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)

brake fluid level on minimum

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 126,669 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 124,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,784 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,618 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,867 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,818 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

linings on rear pads starting to crumble

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 45,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear brakes show signs of heat build up. however at time of test brake was not binding

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 CMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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