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BL52 HJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 93,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,064 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,108 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,148 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,730 miles

Offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,211 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,721 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 HJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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