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BU52 HJO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,313 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,313 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 68,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,790 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2006 47,675 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BU52 HJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU52 HJO, 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 BU52 HJO registered?

BU52 HJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BU52 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 HJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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