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BT03 BKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,173 mi
Last recorded102,173 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower n/s and o/s camber arms corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded at centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded at centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,879 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,029 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,029 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,374 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,506 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 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

BT03 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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