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BT52 ZHE

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,453 mi
Last recorded151,453 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 151,453 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 151,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 146,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 146,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 141,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 134,857 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 126,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 126,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 118,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,218 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,260 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 ZHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHE, 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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What year was BT52 ZHE registered?

BT52 ZHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BT52 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 ZHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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