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BT52 HFL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,460 mi
Last recorded134,460 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 134,460 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 134,444 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil sweat at engine area

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 28 Apr 2018 126,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,468 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,503 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

the front brake disc,s are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,887 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 37,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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