MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
centre and rear exhaust corroding
rear coil springs corroding
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
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
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
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
rear suspension arms/lower spring mounts corroding.
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.
1x rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
mixed tyres on rear nearside rotational offside normal
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)
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)
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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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