2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BL52 VWM
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 321,484 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 321,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL52 VWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2026
- 321,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL52 VWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (BL52 VWM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened in and around spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened in and around spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BL52 VWM Mileage History
- 04/03/2024154,465 mi
- 04/03/2024154,465 mi
- 22/04/2026321,484 mi+167,019 mi
Average of roughly 78,288 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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