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BT03 UKM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 104,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,469 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 86,469 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,475 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle all arms corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,474 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 79,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion, corrosion on front and rear sub-frame and suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion, corrosion on front and rear sub-frame and suspension components

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,864 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,288 miles

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

Rear springs heavily corroded and rusty

corrosion and rust in multiple areas on underside of body

front to rear brake pipes corroded and pitting

handbrake has excessive travel but still works as intended

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 53,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2014 37,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 31,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,050 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 24,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 23,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 23,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 21,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,609 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 UKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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