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BL52 WKX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,769 mi
Last recorded131,769 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 131,769 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 131,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,399 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield rotted/insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield rotted/insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,533 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,754 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front fog lamp damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2012 48,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

off side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 45,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,193 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 WKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL52 WKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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