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BP52 FBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 139,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH BY REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY SUSPENSION MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH BY OFF SIDE REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL / SILL END BY OFF SIDE REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY SUSPENSION MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

THERE MAY BE FURTHER CORROSION BEHIND THE REAR WHEEL ARCH INNER COVERS.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 132,288 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,848 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,848 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 113,723 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Jan 2011 97,174 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both inner front brake discs poor

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,174 miles

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

both inner front brake discs poor

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,231 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to fade

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,412 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,307 miles

horn poor noise

Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,356 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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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