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BT03 UNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 79,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 77,005 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 73,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,115 miles

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

Offside Front brake bind

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,115 miles

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

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 65,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,593 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,206 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs and pads well worn

front exhaust bracket in a poor condition but still secure

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,941 miles

Front discs/pads worn, the off side rear brake is slightly 'snatchy'.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,116 miles

All springs rusty

Brake pads a bit low

Fail 1 Sep 2011 34,116 miles

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

All springs rusty

Brake pads a bit low

Front tyres barely legal, the off side rear is getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,193 miles

n/s/r tyre very low on tread and badly out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre very low on tread and badly out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 4,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 4,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,124 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2006 31,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 31,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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