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BP52 MXX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 MXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,402 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension springs starting to corrode

exhaust system starting to corrode

front brake discs worn, brake pads getting low

n/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

oil leaks

slight play to n/s/f ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,386 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,540 miles

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

osr seat belt not tested owing to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,540 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr seat belt not tested owing to child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction indication lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction indication lamp illuminated

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,986 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 10,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 10,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,613 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 MXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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