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BP52 HJC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,641 mi
Last recorded126,641 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 HJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 126,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 115,428 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2015 108,092 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2015 100,171 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 100,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 90,201 miles

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

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

front both wipers split

Fail 31 Dec 2013 90,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front both wipers split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,206 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,588 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,284 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,550 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 48,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,954 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 HJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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