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BP52 EOL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,824 mi
Last recorded83,824 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EOL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 73,504 miles

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

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

underbody/components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml on

inner tie rods play

under body components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,368 miles

Front Tie rods have slight play (both sides)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

items removed from drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,256 miles

E.M light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,195 miles

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

E.M light on

Fail 17 Mar 2010 37,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,741 miles

rear wiperblade split

slight damage to outer side wall of tyre on nearside front

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,375 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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BP52 EOL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP52 EOL, 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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BP52 EOL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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