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BT52 ZVH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,402 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low reached 16% advicing to get look at

Fail 11 Feb 2016 141,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 138,558 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre waering on inner edge and cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2015 138,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre waering on inner edge and cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 136,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,047 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 132,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly worm om outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside reae tyre has been run flat and sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 122,665 miles

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

fdront no plate letter slight discoloured

Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 132,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,321 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

Pass 29 Nov 2006 116,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 92,254 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 92,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front and near side rear tyres 2mm

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 ZVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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