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BT52 HKB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,532 mi
Last recorded47,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 47,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 43,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,968 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,580 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,693 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,744 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 15,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,752 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,244 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2007 9,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,405 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 HKB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

BT52 HKB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is BT52 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HKB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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