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BT03 DYY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,363 mi
Last recorded141,363 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,555 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front a.b.s wire damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer side wall damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front a.b.s wire damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,939 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 131,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 121,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2012 94,047 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,658 miles

Breather hose under inlet mainfold collapsing

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 83,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Breather hose under inlet mainfold collapsing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear tyres deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 74,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear number plate deteriorated

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,170 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear number plate deteriorated

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 53,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2008 53,232 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing oninner edges and on 3mm

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

minor weap on power steering rack

nsr tyre wearin g on inner edge 2-3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,789 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 DYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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