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BD52 BUE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,292 mi
Last recorded221,292 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 221,292 miles

battery not secure

fuel line in engine bay insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 221,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not secure

fuel line in engine bay insecure

no access to rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 15 Jun 2012 213,096 miles

BOTH Front wiper blades split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel fitted on N/S/F

Steel wheel fitted on N/S/F

Tyres worn on edges (TRACKING)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 212,696 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH Front wiper blades split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel fitted on N/S/F

Steel wheel fitted on N/S/F

Tyres worn on edges (TRACKING)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 199,424 miles

Near side front bumper loose

Nera side inner plastic wing panel rubbing on wheel

O/S/F fog light lense broken

Oil leak

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 199,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front bumper loose

Nera side inner plastic wing panel rubbing on wheel

O/S/F fog light lense broken

Oil leak

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2009 179,780 miles

n/s/ headlight glass faded

signs of bad oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 142,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 142,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,509 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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BD52 BUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD52 BUE, 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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BD52 BUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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