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BT52 GKF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,862 mi
Last recorded91,862 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 91,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 91,861 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 70,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,876 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,759 miles

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,086 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,052 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and is insecure (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,146 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,261 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,814 miles

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)

engine water hose wearing through

off side rear tyre cracking n outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,642 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,120 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 GKF 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 70.8%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

BT52 GKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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