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BT52 NGV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 189,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2014 189,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 173,775 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2013 173,770 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2012 158,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 150,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 150,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 141,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 131,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 120,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 120,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 111,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 111,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 99,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 96,160 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 96,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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