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BP52 EYW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 50,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel bearing carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel bearing carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect bolts, no locking properties (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 41,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 39,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmeber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 39,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmeber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 36,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 94,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,129 miles

mid section exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

mid section exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 64,972 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,555 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 13 Jun 2008 55,552 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/r rotational tyre on wrong side

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,403 miles

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

rear registration plate slitghtly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,315 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 EYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BP52 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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