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BT03 UFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,213 mi
Last recorded100,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,213 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,284 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2018 96,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,091 miles

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 14 Jan 2013 80,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,531 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 57,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 51,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,307 miles

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,578 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 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

BT03 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 UFZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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