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BG52 CTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

43,639 mi
Last recorded43,639 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion advancing on underside and components

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 43,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion advancing on underside and components

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 42,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,614 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,335 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,710 miles

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

miss fire

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,094 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 16,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,310 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Apr 2011

front pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 37,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,317 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 29,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,841 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,116 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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BG52 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BG52 CTZ, 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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BG52 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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