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BT52 ZLV

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 128,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 124,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 124,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 110,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,143 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 101,093 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 89,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,596 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 66,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,107 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,475 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 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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