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BN52 UPC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,451 mi
Last recorded114,451 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

both front tyres on approx 3mm of tread

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,288 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres on approx 3mm of tread

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,030 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,645 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,645 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,462 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 36,462 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UPC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 UPC registered?

BN52 UPC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is BN52 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 UPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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