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BL52 BVW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,293 mi
Last recorded112,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,496 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,716 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 BVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 BVW registered?

BL52 BVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is BL52 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 BVW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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