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BT52 LGY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,343 mi
Last recorded125,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,343 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 125,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge at 1mm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,985 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,545 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear of ex & mountings rusty but just passable

two center & o/s front brake pipes rusty but passable

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,440 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 80,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and perished

oil leak from engine area

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and perished

oil leak from engine area

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,730 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,387 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and several tiny cuts to treads, efficient at test.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,077 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 LGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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