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BV52 XWP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019
Fail 16 Nov 2019

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 150,498 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL.

RUSTED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 150,445 miles

Emissions not tested (MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW). (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (NO EMISSIONS TEST). (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.

RUSTED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 143,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,913 miles

body and sill damage on near side not affecting structure

Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,902 miles

Emissions not tested erratic revs (7.3.A.1)

body and sill damage on near side not affecting structure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,881 miles

Brake fluid low

OS Rear wheel slight dent

Slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 23 Aug 2014 111,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,598 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,597 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,683 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,636 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,758 miles

Damage rear bumper.Wear rear tyres.Distortion †rear tyres.

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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BV52 XWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV52 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV52 XWP registered?

BV52 XWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BV52 XWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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