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BN52 UOR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,231 mi
Last recorded121,231 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Oil leak engine

Rear Suspension componants have general surface corrosion

Rear Underside of body has general corrosion but no weakness found

Fail 14 Jun 2018 113,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Oil leak engine

Rear Suspension componants have general surface corrosion

Rear Underside of body has general corrosion but no weakness found

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,135 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 93,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,681 miles

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

Off side wiper blade split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,681 miles

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

Off side wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,828 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,925 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 59,925 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,285 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,864 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,270 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 20,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UOR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN52 UOR, 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 UOR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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