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BT03 UGB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 114,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 111,691 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 111,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,377 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,257 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 UGB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

BT03 UGB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 UGB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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