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BL52 FTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,423 miles

Oil sump leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 108,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil sump leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,455 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 88,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,455 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 48,314 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,402 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 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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