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BT52 ZHC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear tops both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

hand brake long

Fail 5 Mar 2019 116,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear tops both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

hand brake long

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,712 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,627 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 102,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,969 miles

front tyres nearing limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,504 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,987 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,979 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,843 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,473 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2010 67,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 56,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,722 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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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