MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front fuel pipe slightly corroded
Front undertray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and age cracked
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and age cracked
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear exhaust support hanger broken
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
clutch master cylinder damp
exhaust centre box and hangers corroded
slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components
wheel centre caps fitted
front side lights dim
high handbrake travel
oil filter leaking
underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
front side lights dim
high handbrake travel
oil filter leaking
underbody corrosion
ALL brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear / middle heat shield insecure
ALL brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear / middle heat shield insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs scored and worn on inner faces
parts of exhaust corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs scored and worn on inner faces
parts of exhaust corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all brake pipes corroded
brake flexi hose ends corroded
brake pipes greased up
front discs scorn and corroded
front tyres on 3mm and cracking
front wipers smearing
high level stop lamp partially inop
oil residue around engine
rear coil springs corroded and obscured
surface corrosion to exhaust
under covers fitted
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes greased up
front discs scorn and corroded
front tyres on 3mm and cracking
front wipers smearing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all brake pipes corroded
brake flexi hose ends corroded
high level stop lamp partially inop
oil residue around engine
rear coil springs corroded and obscured
surface corrosion to exhaust
under covers fitted
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres are wearing very low on inner surfaces of tread, down to 1.6mm-2mm
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BL52 FPE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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