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BT03 BEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,045 mi
Last recorded144,045 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 144,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 3 Apr 2019 144,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 28 Mar 2018 138,304 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,304 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 121,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT BUT CLEARING

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT BUT CLEARING

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,145 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,144 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,337 miles

heat shield insecure

n/s/r brake noisey

rear exhaust mount broken

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 26 Jan 2014 99,151 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heat shield insecure

n/s/r brake noisey

rear exhaust mount broken

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,319 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake fluid level low/resovior cap was not fitted put back on

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated,ok at present time.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,850 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 44,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,180 miles

advise on front brake discs lipped

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 BEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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