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BU52 XPA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusded

under side rusted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusded

under side rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,763 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner arches close to upper shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,762 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,762 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 78,185 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,562 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light going out with side lights on (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,658 miles

underside corroded at rear both sides around suspension mountings/ seat belt mounting points

Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,658 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

underside corroded at rear both sides around suspension mountings/ seat belt mounting points

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,285 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,285 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,222 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)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,360 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge flat spots

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge flat spots

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sill damage

rear brakes noisy on operation service and parking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,103 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 48,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,907 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat belt not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,446 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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BU52 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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