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BL52 BBO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,454 mi
Last recorded107,454 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre fouling flexable plastic arch liner on full lock

advise surface corrosion on all brake pipes but not considered exsesive

Fail 15 Feb 2014 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre fouling flexable plastic arch liner on full lock

advise surface corrosion on all brake pipes but not considered exsesive

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,697 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,694 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,674 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 BBO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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