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BT03 UNV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,521 mi
Last recorded16,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,521 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 16,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 16,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished and cracking all round inner edge (made 2003) (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,282 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,912 miles

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,292 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,911 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 12,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 UNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

BT03 UNV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is BT03 UNV safe to buy?

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