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BT52 JYC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,098 miles

Front sub frame corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 102,231 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 18 May 2013 102,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,707 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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BT52 JYC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

BT52 JYC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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