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BD52 ZTS

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 60,890 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,858 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,488 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,037 miles

offside front fog light cracked.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,037 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn.

offside front fog light cracked.

rear wiper not clearing screen.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre VERY badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,517 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 88,502 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

os/ns front tyres wearing unevenly (inner edge).

Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,811 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,979 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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BD52 ZTS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD52 ZTS, 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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BD52 ZTS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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