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BT52 GPV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 149,060 miles

Lower undertrays fitted covering componants

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion valance across rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 125,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,313 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,335 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Outer Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

water mark rear no plate

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,384 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,182 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,706 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 GPV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BT52 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

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

Is BT52 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 GPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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