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BL52 BWB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,688 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted/inner brake pads seem low

nsf and osf brake hoses soft

nsf seat belt not retracting fully/slow

oil leaks

osf tyre badly perished recommend attention

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted/inner brake pads seem low

nsf and osf brake hoses soft

nsf seat belt not retracting fully/slow

oil leaks

osf tyre badly perished recommend attention

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear heat shield broken and loose

rear wash inop

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,742 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,670 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 37,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,554 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 BWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BWB, 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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What year was BL52 BWB registered?

BL52 BWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is BL52 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 BWB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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