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BL53 DXT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,109 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,429 miles

A/C AND COOLING RAD DAMAGE

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

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

A/C AND COOLING RAD DAMAGE

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

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,136 miles

radiator and A/C condensor warped

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,136 miles

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

radiator and A/C condensor warped

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,997 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,997 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 112,303 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 112,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 2 Aug 2012 67,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid low

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s radiator mounting broken

power steering fluid low

slight fluid weep steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s radiator mounting broken

power steering fluid low

slight fluid weep steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 61,305 miles

both front brake discs worn

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/radiator insecure oil cooler bent and damaged

Fail 17 May 2011 61,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/radiator insecure oil cooler bent and damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

radiator insecure n/s lower mount on radiator broken, oil cooler bent and damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,747 miles

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

brake fluid warning light on,(faulty filler cap fluid ok)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 30,851 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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 DXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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