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BT03 KHJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,135 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,519 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,436 miles

NOTE... N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES.....SHOCKERS VERY SOFT NOT DAMPING .

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 61,436 miles

NOTE... N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES.....SHOCKERS VERY SOFT NOT DAMPING .

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,830 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 KHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

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

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