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BN52 UMR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,361 mi
Last recorded142,361 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (under vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (under vehicle) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2020 142,131 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,913 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside door mirror glass loose.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,295 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,295 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,433 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no oil on dipstick at start of test topped up to level to do test

Fail 26 Jan 2012 78,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no oil on dipstick at start of test topped up to level to do test

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,151 miles

both rear tyres at 1.6 - 2 mm 195/65/15 v

stickers larger than 40mm in b zone of windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2009 57,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres at 1.6 - 2 mm 195/65/15 v

stickers larger than 40mm in b zone of windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,422 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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BN52 UMR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 UMR, 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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BN52 UMR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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