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BT52 NPF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,751 mi
Last recorded143,751 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 143,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 143,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 107,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,302 miles

ADVISE n/s/f brake juddering slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,203 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,892 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,096 miles

O/S/F tyre 2mm tread depth , worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,076 miles

N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,494 miles

advise on condition of front and rear number plates

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,848 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)

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 NPF 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 NPF registered?

BT52 NPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BT52 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 NPF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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