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BT03 BHP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 147,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 113,000 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 113,000 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 111,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,844 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,252 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,252 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Nov 2012 71,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,279 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,470 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 BHP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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