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BL52 WLO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 68,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,889 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,659 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,563 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small holes in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small holes in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

battey light on dash

dash faulty

engine light on dash intermittently

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,067 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,794 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 31 Jul 2012
Fail 31 Jul 2012

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,859 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,810 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,211 miles

fan belt worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,225 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

fan belt fluffing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,661 miles

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

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 WLO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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