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BL52 VWX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,312 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,725 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,054 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 VWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

BL52 VWX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is BL52 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 VWX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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