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BT03 UGF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,053 mi
Last recorded76,053 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,726 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,809 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,301 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking, cuts in tread

Pass 21 May 2008 30,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 26,750 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 21,639 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 UGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UGF, 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 UGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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