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BL52 WHD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,285 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,235 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,034 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 60,034 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 55,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 20 May 2016 52,300 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

rear tyres distorted

Fail 13 May 2016 52,280 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre

rear tyres distorted

Pass 15 May 2015 48,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 May 2014 45,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 41,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,598 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 33,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 14,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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