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BL52 BPU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,176 mi
Last recorded182,176 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 182,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 178,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion around vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2017 178,413 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 175,005 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 169,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 169,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 160,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 160,254 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 151,359 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,925 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 117,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,523 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,817 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 BPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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