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Number Plate Bulb Replacement

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: License plate light

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Having a faulty number plate bulb could result in a fine if stopped at a checkpoint. This guide explains the steps to replace it. The number plate bulb is easily identifiable as it is shaped like a torpedo, a small cylinder with rounded ends.

Opening the boot, you will notice a lens; simply lever it open with a screwdriver to access the bulb that needs replacing. Once the blown bulb is removed, insert the new one, then reposition the lens over the bulb.


Updated on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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