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BT52 NRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

62,627 mi
Last recorded62,627 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,627 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Dec 2013 62,627 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,381 miles

near side front wiper blade split

radiator damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2012 39,380 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front wiper blade split

off side rear tyre distorted

radiator damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,786 miles

i)Engine oil leak;level well below minimum prior to test.ii)Rear Brake discs corroded (Near side scored) and Rear brake pads wearing thin.iii)Coil springs- rears and near side front slightly corroded.

iv)Exhaust system -centre silencer corroded and heatshield insecure catching system.v)Roadwheels slightly damaged-Near side rear and near side front.

vi)Lower seat belts mountings (prescribed areas) distorted-Near side front and Near side rear (outer sills ) and Off side rear (slightly fractured) ( outer sill).

Fail 24 Oct 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

i)Engine oil leak;level well below minimum prior to test.ii)Rear Brake discs corroded (Near side scored) and Rear brake pads wearing thin.iii)Coil springs- rears and near side front slightly corroded.

iv)Exhaust system -centre silencer corroded and heatshield insecure catching system.v)Roadwheels slightly damaged-Near side rear and near side front.

vi)Lower seat belts mountings (prescribed areas) distorted-Near side front and Near side rear (outer sills ) and Off side rear (slightly fractured) ( outer sill).

Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,517 miles

Mileage seems low for age of the car

Rear wiper missing

Fail 26 Oct 2010 4,517 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Mileage seems low for age of the car

Rear wiper missing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,842 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 70,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,009 miles

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

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

undertray damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

undertray damaged and loose

Fail 31 Dec 2008 57,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertray damaged and loose

Fail 31 Dec 2007 40,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,949 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 80,080 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 80,080 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 32,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,112 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 NRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 NRX, 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 NRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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