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BT52 NMY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,373 mi
Last recorded157,373 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill/sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill/sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 150,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 150,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer and inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer and inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 141,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 131,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,132 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,435 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,563 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,405 miles

Front 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 NMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is BT52 NMY safe to buy?

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