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BT03 AWF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,476 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,780 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,966 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,954 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,273 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,789 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,682 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,762 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,917 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 AWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AWF, 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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BT03 AWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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