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BP52 MZL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,561 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 107,561 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,840 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,906 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,034 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 70,034 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,289 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight water damage on rear number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,473 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,107 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,165 miles

BACKING ON REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPERATE

COOLANT STAINS AROUND HEADER TANK CAP SEAL

Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,934 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,707 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 MZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZL, 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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What year was BP52 MZL registered?

BP52 MZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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