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BT03 KFN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,891 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front disc pitted front pads low .under tray fitted to the car .

under tray fitted to the car covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,184 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 118,183 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,040 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 110,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 108,257 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 108,257 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 105,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 May 2017 105,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2016 102,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 98,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 93,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 89,998 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 89,978 miles

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

offside front tyre very close to legal limits

Fail 31 May 2012 84,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 84,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,593 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,416 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 22 May 2009 41,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,307 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 KFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

BT03 KFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KFN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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