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BG03 BTU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,954 mi
Last recorded82,954 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 82,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 82,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 79,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 69,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 57,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 53,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,109 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,893 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,306 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 38,286 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,894 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 6,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,654 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 18,652 miles

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

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

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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BG03 BTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BG03 BTU, 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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BG03 BTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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