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BL52 WKP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2015 82,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light displayed

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,067 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

3 of 4 exhaust hangging brakets almost broken off pipe work

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water in rear fog light

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,321 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,782 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 40,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,863 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 23,529 miles

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

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 WKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WKP, 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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What year was BL52 WKP registered?

BL52 WKP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BL52 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 WKP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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