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BT03 UDX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,378 mi
Last recorded139,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,378 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 139,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,572 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 52,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,299 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,405 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 39,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,498 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,064 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake fluid level high

o/s/rear tyre damage outerwall

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,064 miles

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

brake fluid level high

o/s/rear tyre damage outerwall

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,079 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 UDX 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 65.2%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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