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BT52 LGX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

cannot test under bonnet items as bonnet wont open

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,246 miles

Advise brake pedal soft, new pads and discs fitted

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,234 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise brake pedal soft, new pads and discs fitted

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 88,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/R Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Childseat Being Fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,800 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Childseat Being Fitted

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage To Nearside front Tyre Outer Sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 9,885 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 9,885 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 LGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LGX, 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 LGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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