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BL52 FNV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,745 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Both rear suspension arm corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front and rear cross members corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside rear hand brake lower efficiency.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,908 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Both rear suspension arms corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front and rear cross members corroded.

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside rear hand brake lower efficiency.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,524 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Some corrosion to front and rear cross members.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,524 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine management light on.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Some corrosion to front and rear cross members.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,067 miles

Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear beam axle corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Rear section of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal wear limit.

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

Rear beam axle corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Rear section of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Rear part of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,490 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,987 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,829 miles

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

front tyres aspect ratio's are different to the rear tyre aspect ratio's

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,118 miles

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

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

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 FNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNV, 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 FNV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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