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BT52 GVF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,487 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,449 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,349 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,331 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 26,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 20,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,267 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 GVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

BT52 GVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is BT52 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 GVF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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