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BL52 FJO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,877 mi
Last recorded58,877 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,877 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 58,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,870 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 44,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,347 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 36,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,779 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 FJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

BL52 FJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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