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BX52 OVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play significant play, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play significant play, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Significant play in nearside front track rod end ball joint. Strongly advise replkacement

Fail 25 Jan 2019 51,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Significant play in nearside front track rod end ball joint. Strongly advise replkacement

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,453 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Horn slightly harsh when pressed

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 46,436 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil level close to minimum

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Horn slightly harsh when pressed

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,219 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Horn sounding slightly harsh

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,219 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Horn sounding slightly harsh

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,412 miles

n/s/f outer cv has pinhole

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,705 miles

n/s/outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,021 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,939 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre treads slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 9,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 7,508 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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BX52 OVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BX52 OVZ, 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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BX52 OVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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