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BT52 DZS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 97,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box & back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,935 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 4 Mar 2017 90,935 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 85,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,967 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,967 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2014 77,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 73,206 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,784 miles

Nearside front tyre 3.00mm

Fail 18 Feb 2012 68,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre under inflation

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,701 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 34,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,717 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,725 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 DZS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DZS, 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 BT52 DZS registered?

BT52 DZS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 DZS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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