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BP52 JVL

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,591 mi
Last recorded195,591 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 195,591 miles

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

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

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

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

light corrosion forming on inner sill panel s offside and nearside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2016 185,420 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and getting close to limit

Fail 17 Feb 2016 185,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and getting close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,311 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 166,311 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 155,086 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f and n/s/r worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2014 155,086 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

handbrake travel high

n/s/f and n/s/r worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,042 miles

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror casing missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 128,964 miles

driver seat belt slightly freyed

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 102,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 75,302 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,642 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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