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BL52 FPE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 155,442 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 131,246 miles

front side lights dim

high handbrake travel

oil filter leaking

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 131,244 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 104,520 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,520 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 98,914 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 98,914 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 94,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 89,312 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 89,311 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 81,283 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 81,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,130 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 60,523 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,523 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2008 50,323 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,352 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,335 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,723 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 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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