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BT52 LBO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper, handbrake lever does not fully return to the stop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Wiper blades smearing

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper, handbrake lever does not fully return to the stop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Wiper blades smearing

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 27,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 LBO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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