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BT03 DKK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 91,422 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,523 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,888 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,839 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,150 miles

some wear in front brake discs

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 DKK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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