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BP52 HMY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

58,912 mi
Last recorded58,912 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 58,912 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 58,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 56,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 54,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 45,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 45,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 38,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,307 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,211 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,211 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,698 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,589 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 17,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 7,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2008 40,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,387 miles

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

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 HMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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