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BT03 BHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,790 mi
Last recorded163,790 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 163,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable Rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 163,790 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable Rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 156,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 14 Sep 2016 156,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset light (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 139,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 129,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,547 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 115,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,265 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has a split on its inner wall not showing cord

Fail 1 Nov 2010 107,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsr tyre has a split on its inner wall not showing cord

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,119 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 BHU 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 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 BHU, 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 BHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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