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BT52 ZKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 131,458 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 131,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,006 miles

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

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

Rear Coil springs badly corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine managment light

Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,771 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,341 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs part worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 66,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,043 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL? †FRONT WIPERS STARTED TO SMEAR? †

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 ZKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 ZKJ registered?

BT52 ZKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BT52 ZKJ safe to buy?

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