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BP52 HYU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,123 mi
Last recorded49,123 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 49,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 49,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 39,617 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 27,115 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 27,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 24,397 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 24,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2016 17,668 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,618 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 13,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 9,465 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 9,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 5,193 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 5,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 1,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,434 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,040 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 15,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,125 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 HYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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