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BT52 KSO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,149 miles

Central Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,583 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,550 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,600 miles

rear tyres mishaping on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,785 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,698 miles

auxilary belt starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,622 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,636 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 KSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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