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BT52 GHX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 84,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 79,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,219 miles

rear registration plate slight fade. battery insecure. centre exhaust minor leak of gases.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 73,219 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

rear registration plate slight fade. battery insecure. centre exhaust minor leak of gases.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,207 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

DRIVERS O/S FRONT WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED .

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP GLASS CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLTE POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,850 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 60,850 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 35,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,732 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,581 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 GHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

BT52 GHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BT52 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 GHX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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