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BL52 WGN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,457 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Jan 2019 102,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 102,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,566 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,681 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,725 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,968 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 10,411 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 10,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,531 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 WGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WGN, 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 WGN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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