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BT03 AVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,828 mi
Last recorded148,828 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 148,828 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2010 148,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

aux drive belt noisey

brake pedal anti slip worn

wrong size wipers fitted?

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 128,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 115,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 98,349 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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BT03 AVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT03 AVP, 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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What year was BT03 AVP registered?

BT03 AVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BT03 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 AVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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