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BL52 UDU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 117,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 110,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2014 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,233 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 70,483 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 70,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 59,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 49,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 49,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,930 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 UDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

BL52 UDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is BL52 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 UDU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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