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BT03 KFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,032 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 95,032 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect further corrosion behind wheel arch covers (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / floor (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect further corrosion behind wheel arch covers (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 66,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

idle fluctuates when cold!

Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

idle fluctuates when cold!

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

idle a bit high

Fail 1 Mar 2014 80,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

idle a bit high

Fail 30 Mar 2013 73,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper(s) smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper(s) smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,785 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,751 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,276 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 4,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 3,828 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 KFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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