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BK52 BZX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriated

slight corrosion rear inner wheel arches o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,839 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coolant leak from front of engine block

dampness around powersteering pump , no leak at time of test

offside rear fog light unit ingressed with water

powersteering belt in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,839 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coolant leak from front of engine block

dampness around powersteering pump , no leak at time of test

drivers seatbelt lower anchor mounting bar corroded and damaging belt webbing

offside rear fog light unit ingressed with water

powersteering belt in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,790 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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BK52 BZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK52 BZX, 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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What year was BK52 BZX registered?

BK52 BZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BK52 BZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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