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BT52 ZTY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,491 mi
Last recorded139,491 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,491 miles

Center exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill damaged

Offside Front Brake seated correctly in pad carrier

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 139,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Center exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill damaged

Offside Front Brake seated correctly in pad carrier

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,248 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose around exhaust

Under body of vehicle going rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose around exhaust

Under body of vehicle going rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 h (4.1.E.1)

under body is going rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2016 121,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 h (4.1.E.1)

under body is going rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Oct 2013 112,961 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,747 miles

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Fail 9 Nov 2009 101,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,346 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,985 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 ZTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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