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BL53 DLN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,753 mi
Last recorded69,753 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 63,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall cracked slightly.

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,433 miles

offside rear trye craking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

offside rear trye craking

Fail 12 Oct 2012 49,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,689 miles

Seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,421 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,831 miles

off side near side front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

off side near side front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,632 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 DLN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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