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BD52 SWY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS inner wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Door has accident dsmage

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Severe engine oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Door has accident dsmage

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Severe engine oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres more worn on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs poor condition

slight exhaust leak from front flexi section

slight rotation noise from engine bay

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,428 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight exhaust leak from front flexi section

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres more worn on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs poor condition

slight rotation noise from engine bay

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight play/wear in nearside steering rack arm inner joint .

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight play/wear in nearside steering rack arm inner joint .

Pass 1 May 2013 81,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to delaminate. both headlamp aims set on lower limit .both rear tyre treads perishing .

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 66,860 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,063 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,180 miles

front washers weak

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 SWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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