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BL52 VFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,307 mi
Last recorded46,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,462 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 30,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 26,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,373 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 11,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 7,137 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2009 3,680 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 25,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,904 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)

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 VFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

BL52 VFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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