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BT03 BHE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,555 mi
Last recorded150,555 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 150,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 150,555 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 135,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 135,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,812 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 127,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

discsa very poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,781 miles

both front drop links have slight free play in ball joints

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,329 miles

see advisory sheet 313409089133

Fail 8 Jul 2009 98,329 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both no.plates poor

brake fluid below max.

osf wiper smearing slightly

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,992 miles

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

offside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,010 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 BHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BHE, 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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What year was BT03 BHE registered?

BT03 BHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 BHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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