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BL52 FHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,953 mi
Last recorded109,953 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,754 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,651 miles

various brake pipes have been greased

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Clutch master cylinder is leaking brake fluid

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,242 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,944 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,847 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,868 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,868 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,932 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 FHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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