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BL52 UDB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,034 mi
Last recorded147,034 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 147,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 143,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,808 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 135,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,934 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 60,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,110 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 54,110 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,704 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 17,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,715 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 UDB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

BL52 UDB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 UDB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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