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BT52 NPG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 98,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 90,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,958 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 78,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,562 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,732 miles

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

slight play at both wishbone rear bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

advise wipers to be cleaned

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,988 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn close to limit and bald on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 36,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,241 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 NPG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 NPG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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