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BL52 FSS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,128 mi
Last recorded101,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 101,128 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre box hanger fractured (still supported)

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,128 miles

exhaust centre box hanger fractured (still supported)

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,472 miles

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

excessive underseal on n/s inner sill

Fail 7 Feb 2012 93,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

excessive underseal on n/s inner sill

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,855 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r suspension arm appears twisted

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,836 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake fluid was low - no visable signs of leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s sill and floor damaged

n/s/r suspension arm twisted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front spot lamps inop

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s sill poorly repaired

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s sill poorly repaired

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,325 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 24,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,671 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,519 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 FSS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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