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BT52 HKN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe almost snapped. also insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front, splits. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower brake pipe corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear brake pipes corroded.

font and rear suspension components are corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 104,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,085 miles

Front exhaust flex deterioted

Fail 5 Jan 2019 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust flex deterioted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 100,995 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust flex slightly deterioted

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heat shield insecure

under body components corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heat shield insecure

under body components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all coils slightly delaminated/corroded

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

drivers items obscuring to asses boot floor

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

slight scratche to windscreen but not obscuring view in zone A

under body/components slightly corroded

under body/components wet

Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all coils slightly delaminated/corroded

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

drivers items obscuring to asses boot floor

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

slight scratche to windscreen but not obscuring view in zone A

under body/components slightly corroded

under body/components wet

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,466 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,994 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Reduced damping effect on Rear Shock Absorbers

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,994 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Reduced damping effect on Rear Shock Absorbers

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,408 miles

drivers window not working

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

drivers window not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,928 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 HKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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

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