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BT03 AZB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,403 mi
Last recorded122,403 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Engine bay. runs underneath the brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mountings corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbonnet to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mountings corroded

passenger mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,426 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbonnet to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mountings corroded

passenger mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 120,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear lower suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded.

both sides rear upper chassis rails and rear cross member corroded.

exhaust brakets corroded.

off side front brake slightly binding.

passenger side door mirror poor/damaged.

slight corrosion to front lower sub frame.

unable to check rear seats and seat belt seats down and load in boot.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,700 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded.

both sides rear upper chassis rails and rear cross member corroded.

exhaust brakets corroded.

off side front brake slightly binding.

passenger side door mirror poor/damaged.

slight corrosion to front lower sub frame.

unable to check rear seats and seat belt seats down and load in boot.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,306 miles

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

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

exhaust and brakets very poor/corroded.

passenger door mirror damaged.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,302 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

exhaust and brakets very poor/corroded.

hand brake adjustment poor.

passenger door mirror damaged.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 118,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 117,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 117,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 113,887 miles

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

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension arm bushes wearing

Fail 19 May 2011 113,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 20 May 2010 103,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 103,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 93,073 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 87,032 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 87,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 84,856 miles

Rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2006 70,337 miles

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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BT03 AZB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT03 AZB, 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 AZB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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