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BL52 VGD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,781 mi
Last recorded139,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,781 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 139,756 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,715 miles

Exhaust shield insecure (rear)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust shield insecure (rear)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,530 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when spun

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,066 miles

Front bumper damaged with repairs having rough edges, but not considered excessively sharp

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Surface corrosion in inner sills and chassis areas, and heavy surface corrosion in inner rear arches

Suspension Components corroded.

oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. May also affect seatbelt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. May also affect seatbelt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper damaged with repairs having rough edges, but not considered excessively sharp

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Surface corrosion in inner sills and chassis areas, and heavy surface corrosion in inner rear arches

Suspension Components corroded.

oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,057 miles

Centre exhaust rattles

Front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Front bumper damaged, cable tie repairs leave sharp points bordering on hazardous, nearside front foglight insecure

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

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

Surface corrosion forming in rear floors, inner sills and chassis sections

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,102 miles

Exhaust centre section rattles slightly

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,153 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,718 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,297 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,297 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,105 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,542 miles

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 VGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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