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BP52 EPV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,015 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,699 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 79,479 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 79,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,675 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,302 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes showing surface rust

both front tyres wearing on inside edgers

rear number plate slight water ingress

Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes showing surface rust

both front tyres wearing on inside edgers

rear number plate slight water ingress

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,132 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 39,933 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,550 miles

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

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 EPV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EPV, 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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What year was BP52 EPV registered?

BP52 EPV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BP52 EPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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