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BT03 BUU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,793 mi
Last recorded42,793 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,953 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,106 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 22,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 1,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,661 miles

adv new front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,589 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 BUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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