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BT03 ULG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,360 mi
Last recorded123,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ULG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 123,360 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Handbrake lever high ON LIMITS

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 123,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension corroded

Handbrake lever high ON LIMITS

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,478 miles

Coolant low

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 121,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant low

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,912 miles

engine oil leaking not excessive

mil lamp is on

Fail 10 Jun 2024 118,912 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaking not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 116,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake effort is low & just meets pass criteria

Fail 13 Jun 2022 114,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 108,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,951 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 105,951 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 102,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,004 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,800 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,806 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,643 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 60,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,426 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,424 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,913 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,913 miles

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

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

no centre interior mirror

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 ULG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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