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BL52 FRR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,652 mi
Last recorded55,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,084 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 51,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 51,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front mirror glass is missing

nearside front tyre is low on the inner edge and is starting to crack

offside front tyre is bold on the inner edge and is starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2017 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre is bold on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is also low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,426 miles

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 41,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 34,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,587 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,069 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate is water stained

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BACKING ON REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPERATE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,719 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

long travel in handbrake for model

nsr tyre nearing wear indicator

rear number plate starting to fade and seperate from backing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 11,618 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FRR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FRR, 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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What year was BL52 FRR registered?

BL52 FRR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is BL52 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 FRR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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