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BT03 JYB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,753 mi
Last recorded64,753 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 64,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,930 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,212 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 35,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,721 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,810 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 JYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT03 JYB registered?

BT03 JYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BT03 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 JYB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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