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BT03 KFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025

front & rear brake pipes corroding .......

n/s & o/s/r coil springs lower coils corroded .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing .......

Pass 17 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/ & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding .......

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,859 miles

o/s outer sill corroding .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords , o/s/r tyre perishing .......

rear exhaust mount broken .......

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,001 miles

exhaust leak front flexy .......

rear of cat splitting .......

Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,002 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse lamps inopt

Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,902 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse lamps inopt

Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

exhaust slight blow

front disc worn

stone chip zone A

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 107,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,283 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

offside rear tyre has a nail and is slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,167 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,443 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 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

BT03 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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