CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT03 UMS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,843 mi
Last recorded123,843 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 123,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hangers badly corroding

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

Loud click when taking up drive, but unable to locate on test. (Engine/gearbox mount?) Needs investigation

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak heavy ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2018 123,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hangers badly corroding

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

Loud click when taking up drive, but unable to locate on test. (Engine/gearbox mount?) Needs investigation

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak heavy ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,701 miles

Oil leak Heavy from engine, ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,303 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,006 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both nearside tyres well worn 205 50 16

Pass 4 May 2011 57,290 miles

rear brake pads very wellworn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,248 miles

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

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

both rear tyres spliting on outer side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres spliting on outer side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,296 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,434 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT03 UMS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT03 UMS?

You can check the full history of BT03 UMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT03 UMS registered?

BT03 UMS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 UMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT03 UMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT03 UMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.