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BT52 EJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,201 miles

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

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

both sides front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges close to limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 124,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both sides front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges close to limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,808 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,254 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,129 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,720 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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,214 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 66,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,384 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 47,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,724 miles

oil leak

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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BT52 EJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BT52 EJX, 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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What year was BT52 EJX registered?

BT52 EJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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