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BT03 BFN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,867 mi
Last recorded143,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside and suspension are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front wipers poor to clear screen

Fail 7 Dec 2019 143,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside and suspension are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front wipers poor to clear screen

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,368 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s metal pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet lock missing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s metal pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet lock missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front metal pipes to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 137,604 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front metal pipes to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,167 miles

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

bonnet catch key lock missing

engine, glow plug & battery warning lights on intermitantly

mileage comes on intermitantly

small cuts in n/s/f seat belt webbing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 135,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

bonnet catch key lock missing

engine, glow plug & battery warning lights on intermitantly

mileage comes on intermitantly

noise around aux belt area

small cuts in n/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,015 miles

bonnet lock missing in front grill

n/s & o/s rear suspension bar bushes split & perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 133,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet lock missing in front grill

n/s & o/s rear suspension bar bushes split & perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,450 miles

Drivers window not working

Fuel filter slightly loose

Minor oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel filter slightly loose

Minor oil and coolant leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 128,240 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fuel filter slightly loose

Oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,678 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2011 126,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2010 124,784 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 20 Jun 2010 124,784 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear 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 BFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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