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BT52 NJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 43,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear and offside rear lower seat belt lower mounts corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms rusted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Under side dirty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,217 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2014 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror unit damaged

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s mirror unit damaged

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 144,835 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear suspension arms/lower spring mounts corroding.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 144,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear brake discs corroding/deteriorating.

rear suspension arms/lower spring mounts corroding.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 142,886 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 142,886 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

1x rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure.

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,626 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r lower suspension arms corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tie bar arms corroding.

o/s/f brake pads deteriorating.

play in o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes.

rear coil springs coroding badly.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 139,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r lower suspension arms corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tie bar arms corroding.

o/s/f brake pads deteriorating.

play in o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes.

rear coil springs coroding badly.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 133,768 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f+n/s/r brake discs corroding.

o/s mirror glass slightly obscured.

o/s mirror unit damaged.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

rear number plate starting to become insecure.

rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 133,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f+n/s/r brake discs corroding.

o/s mirror glass slightly obscured.

o/s mirror unit damaged.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

rear number plate starting to become insecure.

rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,498 miles

mixed tyres on rear nearside rotational offside normal

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 71,710 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)

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 NJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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