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BX52 UMG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,959 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,397 miles

1x front exhaust mount corroded but still secure

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

wipers poor

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,397 miles

1x front exhaust mount corroded but still secure

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,225 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,366 miles

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

brake fluid on minimum level

exhaust front flexi section broken,centre clamps badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,363 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid on minimum level

exhaust front flexi section broken,centre clamps badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,330 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2010 10,402 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 18,713 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

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 UMG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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