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BL52 FLA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 120,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened *dangerous* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front window not working

engine covers fitted

heat shield insecure around fuel tank

Pass 6 Jan 2018 118,753 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 115,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,560 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 112,560 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,032 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 102,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 93,797 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 90,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,274 miles

Clutch Master cylinder slightly leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,274 miles

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

Clutch Master cylinder slightly leaking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,649 miles

emmisions very high on tickover

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 FLA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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