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BL53 DHZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 147,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,077 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 134,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 134,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,183 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 126,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,901 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,648 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge no ply or cord showing at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,231 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs in poor condition (worn and pitted)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,842 miles

advise front brake discs are warn and corroded.

advise n/s track rod end has slight play.

advise n/s/r tyre perrished and warn on outer edge of tread.

advise o/s track rod end has slight play.

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall is perrished.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 49,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 39,502 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,502 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 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL53 DHZ, 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 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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