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BT03 UOY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,396 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,624 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,628 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,250 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,320 miles

revers lights not working

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,184 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,609 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,112 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 UOY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

BT03 UOY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is BT03 UOY safe to buy?

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