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BL53 ODA

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ODA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,230 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Cooling system showing signs of a leak

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 150,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.

exhaust deteriorating.

oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 146,398 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 136,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 128,417 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 117,853 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre 3mm

Oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 99,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,117 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,765 miles

wipers not parking correctly (not affecting view to the front at this mot)

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 ODA is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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