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BL52 VGC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,565 mi
Last recorded114,565 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

offside headlamp damaged

rear brake rate 30% imbalance

Fail 5 Oct 2012 103,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake rate 30% imbalance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake decrease rate 17% imbalance

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,541 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,470 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,512 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 39,570 miles

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

cataylst heat shields adrift

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,570 miles

cataylst heat shields adrift

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,660 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 VGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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