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BT52 GZG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 74,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit needs replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit needs replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT NEEDS CHANGING ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 60,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT NEEDS CHANGING ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 47,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 43,831 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front wiper blades streaking slightly

long handbrake travel

offside door mirror caseing damaged

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and slight cracking to side wall and within tyre tread

slight corrosion to offside rear inner and outter sills

Fail 16 May 2014 43,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long handbrake travel

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front wiper blades streaking slightly

offside door mirror caseing damaged

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and slight cracking to side wall and within tyre tread

slight corrosion to offside rear inner and outter sills

Pass 29 May 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 38,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 36,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 27,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,813 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 GZG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

BT52 GZG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 GZG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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