MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust mount broken,but system adequately supported
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
air bag light flashing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light flashing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes. front tyres wearing on edges. surface corrosion to brake pipes.
slight smear to wipers. rear wiper smearing. surface corrosion to exhaust. rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded. engine undertray fitted.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes. front tyres wearing on edges. surface corrosion to brake pipes.
slight smear to wipers. rear wiper smearing. surface corrosion to exhaust. rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded. engine undertray fitted.
rear brake discs corroded/lipped/worn †exhaust corroded †damage to alloy rims
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BT03 DKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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