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BL52 FNK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,213 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2017 139,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill in middle (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front, middle and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from header tank ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,776 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 111,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,927 miles

slight blow from exhaust

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 105,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,244 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 100,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,123 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,710 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 FNK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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