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BT52 LVO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,413 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,427 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 69,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,153 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 LVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

BT52 LVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BT52 LVO safe to buy?

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