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BL52 AWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 119,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 15,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 110,158 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 110,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,756 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Dec 2016 105,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear halfs of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,142 miles

MIL Light on

Various brake pipes corroded

Clutch pedal biting point high

All four tyres cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,175 miles

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,581 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 31 Dec 2012 85,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,540 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,116 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,116 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 75,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are low on tread on 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,681 miles

both front tyres are low on tread on 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,659 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,587 miles

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

Nail In O/S/R Tyre

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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BL52 AWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL52 AWF, 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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BL52 AWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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