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BT52 KTX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2016 89,335 miles

Front discs poor condition on inside

Front sub frame rusty

Rear floor and sill area rusty

all metal brake pipes rusty

both rear springs rusty

rear pump stops rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,338 miles

Engine management light on

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

Other general under body corrosion

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

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

Other general under body corrosion

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,318 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,680 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre low on edges

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 KTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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