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BL52 WLB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,813 mi
Last recorded102,813 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 102,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,589 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,742 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,018 miles

exhaust cat noisey,rear light unit damaged

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 WLB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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