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BP52 FEH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 75,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 75,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 70,488 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2017 70,488 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2016 59,972 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 52,483 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reverse light inop

Fail 15 May 2015 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

reverse light inop

Fail 15 May 2014 50,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers door window in/op

head light leveling in/op o/s

rust marks on n/s sill

washers operate on rear washers

Pass 15 May 2014 50,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

drivers door window in/op

head light leveling in/op o/s

rust marks on n/s sill

washers operate on rear washers

Pass 15 May 2013 46,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 42,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 7,452 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 FEH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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