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BL52 AZV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 156,536 miles

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

hand brake just in

n/s rear suspension bush worn

Fail 2 Aug 2016 156,536 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

hand brake just in

n/s rear suspension bush worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,693 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

N/s/f tyre bald inner / 2mm outer edge (195/60/15)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/s/f tyre bald inner / 2mm outer edge

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Screw in O/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,410 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipe corroded

N/s/f tyre bald inner / 2mm outer edge (195/60/15)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/s/f tyre bald inner / 2mm outer edge

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Screw in O/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

req new rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

req new rear wiper blade

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,237 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,568 miles

corrotion on exhaurst.

rear brakes to be replaced with in 4000 miles .

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,855 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 68,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,719 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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BL52 AZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL52 AZV, 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 AZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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