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BT03 DOU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,468 miles

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

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

front pads showing signs of crumbling

Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,468 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads showing signs of crumbling

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,724 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,540 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 25,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,758 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 DOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

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

Is BT03 DOU safe to buy?

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