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BL52 BXR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,472 mi
Last recorded31,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,472 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,649 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)

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,777 miles

handbrake has no reserve travel

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,364 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,135 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,362 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 BXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

BL52 BXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is BL52 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 BXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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