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BT03 UHF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 97,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

coolant low

Pass 5 May 2016 89,363 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 81,096 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 72,905 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 63,855 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 63,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,002 miles

child seat fitted near side rear, seat belt not fully checked

Pass 18 May 2011 50,644 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 May 2011 50,644 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,591 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,999 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,841 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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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