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BP52 HPY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 HPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 85,395 miles

o/s front track rod end slight play

rear wiper split

slight damage in screen not in drivers view

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,695 miles

rear wiper blade defective

screen cracked behind mirror but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,680 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s n/s front side lights very dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade defective

screen cracked behind mirror but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,364 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,435 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes slight play

n/s front tyre has cut on outside

Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear suspension arm bushes slight play

n/s front tyre has cut on outside

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,399 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,681 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,668 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,043 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 HPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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