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BP52 FFH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

183,046 mi
Last recorded183,046 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 183,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2018 175,738 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 175,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 168,206 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.light on

rear wiper blade req att soon

Fail 16 Aug 2017 168,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.light on

rear wiper blade req att soon

Pass 28 Jul 2016 160,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2016 160,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

off side front seat belt fraying

rear wiper blade req soon

Fail 5 Aug 2015 151,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

off side front seat belt fraying

rear wiper blade req soon

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,832 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/front seat belt fraying on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 141,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/front seat belt fraying on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,448 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

o/s/front seat belt fraying on edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 132,448 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

o/s/front seat belt fraying on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 121,003 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 121,003 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,607 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,122 miles

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

e.m.light on

Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e.m.light on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,097 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel req attn soon.

o/s/front seat belt slight fraying on edges.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,097 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel req attn soon.

o/s/front seat belt slight fraying on edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,127 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine management light on.

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

rear no.plate detiriorating.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,258 miles

engine management light on

rear no plate dellaminating

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,622 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nail in tyre

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 FFH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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