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BT52 KUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019
Pass 3 May 2018 73,855 miles

Centre exhaust support corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 1 May 2018 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust support corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,438 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,296 miles

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

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,694 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,694 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,861 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear tyres have nails in

n/s/r tyre stepping on inside

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,871 miles

signes of has been standing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signes of has been standing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,573 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 KUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

BT52 KUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 KUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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