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BL52 WLJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

213,720 mi
Last recorded213,720 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 213,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 213,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 211,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong both rear tyres badly out of shape

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 205,113 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to make a noise

oil level low

Fail 11 Feb 2014 205,113 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to make a noise

oil level low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 187,399 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 187,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs and rear brake drums corroded

handbrake travels high

Pass 6 Jan 2012 160,887 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 160,887 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 138,573 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,920 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit (195/60/15 V)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 115,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres on the legal limit (195/60/15 V)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 100,364 miles

Advise engine oil level low(on minimum)

Advise exhaust hangers badly corroded

Advise hand brake has alot of travel

Advise under tray fitted

STRONG ADVISE coil springs corroded at top of spring but all complete at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,379 miles

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR ALLOY WHEEL DAMAGED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

bad oil leak

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

exhaust hangers badly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside rear door damaged

rear anti roll bar bush's split

rear anti roll bar link bush's split

Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR ALLOY WHEEL DAMAGED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

bad oil leak

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front brake imbalance 11%

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside rear door damaged

rear anti roll bar bush's split

rear anti roll bar link bush's split

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,520 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre on slightly damaged rim, which may affect sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,306 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 WLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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