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BT03 ULY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,094 mi
Last recorded139,094 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 139,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,867 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 130,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,558 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 108,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 57,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,026 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ULY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

BT03 ULY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is BT03 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ULY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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