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BT52 NUE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,531 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,025 miles

some weae offside inner driveshaft joint

Fail 19 Mar 2011 83,025 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,904 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

cut outter side wall offside rear tyre

engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,815 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 51,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,916 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 NUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

BT52 NUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BT52 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 NUE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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