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BN52 URE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,075 mi
Last recorded169,075 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 URE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 169,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 118,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,465 miles

tread wearing low in places on all four tyres

Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,465 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

tread wearing low in places on all four tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 32,482 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,093 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 URE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URE, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 URE?

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What year was BN52 URE registered?

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

Is BN52 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 URE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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