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BL52 TZH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,593 mi
Last recorded72,593 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

2.5ltrs oil added to engine

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,334 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,017 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 TZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 TZH registered?

BL52 TZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 TZH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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