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BT52 ZSW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,394 mi
Last recorded142,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 135,815 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 127,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 122,287 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,907 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,946 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 110,946 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,187 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 104,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,217 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,866 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 100,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,427 miles

near side rear brake not as efficient as off side ,further investigation recomended.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 93,963 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 85,987 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 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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