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BT52 NKL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,706 mi
Last recorded211,706 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 211,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 211,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 205,496 miles

slight wear on front suspension arms rear bushes

wear in offside rack

Pass 3 Jan 2018 198,672 miles

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

wear in offside rack end

Pass 16 Dec 2016 191,332 miles

slight noise from transmission

Fail 13 Dec 2016 191,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight noise from transmission

Pass 12 Jan 2016 181,690 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 174,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads low

slight handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jan 2015 174,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads low

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2014 165,498 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 165,497 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,555 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 144,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 134,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 134,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 127,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,250 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn ?

Fail 12 Dec 2008 118,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn ?

Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,826 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 98,369 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 85,976 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 NKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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