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BT03 BFF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,174 miles

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f lower arm

Fail 30 Jul 2019 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f lower arm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,360 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear of n/s sill panel holed and rusty but away from prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,386 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 BFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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