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BT03 DVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,002 mi
Last recorded167,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 167,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

Fail 1 May 2018 166,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

Pass 9 May 2017 154,056 miles

Oil leak front of engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,530 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner tread (2.5mm) and nail in tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner tread (2.5mm) and nail in tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on dashboard

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 117,911 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,345 miles

Front discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,505 miles

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

front brake discs worn ns/os

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,497 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn ns/os

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,328 miles

engine managment light on

front and rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,087 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

screen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,941 miles

screen chipped. front discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,241 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †n/s/r tyre worn slight wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,215 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre.

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 DVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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