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BT52 KOJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 131,304 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 114,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 100,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 86,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,698 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 79,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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 KOJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT52 KOJ, 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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BT52 KOJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is BT52 KOJ safe to buy?

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