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BT52 LWS

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 146,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 126,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly detereated

Pass 18 Dec 2009 126,096 miles

rear number plate slightly detereated

Pass 24 Dec 2008 13,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 102,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,366 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 80,366 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,235 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 55,235 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LWS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

BT52 LWS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is BT52 LWS safe to buy?

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