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BT03 KHB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,816 mi
Last recorded115,816 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,118 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 115,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,518 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 114,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre,cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,725 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,003 miles

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

Oil leaking from oil filter due to corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,898 miles

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

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

nearside front head lamp upper mount bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn more on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,697 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,137 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 KHB 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 87%.

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 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 KHB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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