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BU52 XWV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 134,411 miles

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

exhaust middle pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,661 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2013 122,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2012 114,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

offside front steering rack end has play

offside rear brake disc is blue and rusty

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

offside front steering rack end has play

offside rear brake disc is blue and rusty

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,897 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,981 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 XWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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