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BL52 BVV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,599 mi
Last recorded133,599 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,860 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,860 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,126 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 132,126 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front floor pan damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 130,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front floor pan damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

both rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wing mirror unit not fully secured

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 23 Apr 2015 128,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

both rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wing mirror unit not fully secured

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,566 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

front head lamps have slight movement

Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

front head lamps have slight movement

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,565 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,745 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 103,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 83,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,158 miles

brake fluid level is low

brake warning light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front wipers may soon need attention

rear number plate is deteriorated

rear offside radius arm bush is perished

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,241 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 64,930 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 BVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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