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BT03 DXP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,513 mi
Last recorded114,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,499 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 106,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 98,611 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 98,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer edges of offside front tyre worn

Fail 15 May 2015 91,856 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer edges of offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,214 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 85,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 76,324 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s front tyre, n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 76,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust heatsheild and exhaust baffle loose

o/s front tyre, n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 67,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 58,199 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,803 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 2,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,643 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 DXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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