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BT03 UMK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,735 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres have low tread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside front flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside front flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 100,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,699 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 81,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 41,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,471 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 UMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

BT03 UMK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is BT03 UMK safe to buy?

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