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BL53 LOL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 96,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,284 miles

exhaust flexi slightly damaged but not leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust flexi ripped. no leak of gases

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,590 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 93,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,708 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 89,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,130 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,130 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,657 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2018 83,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,435 miles

HEADER TANK SPLIT

Nearside Front HEADLAMP NEEDS POLISHING

Offside Front HEADLAMP NEEDS POLISHING

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,570 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,135 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,087 miles

N/s/f wiper blade split and worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,870 miles

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

Radiator support bracket distorted, radiator hanging down under vehicle & insecure.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator support bracket distorted, radiator hanging down under vehicle & insecure.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,478 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 LOL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOL, 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 LOL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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