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BT03 USW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,632 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,632 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2017 95,233 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked

headlamps foggy

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 93,256 miles

both rear springs corroded

both rear sub frame bushes slight play

both rear tyres starting to crack

minor rear exhaust blow

Pass 20 May 2015 91,594 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,832 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,496 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,496 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,872 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 12 May 2007 28,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,027 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 USW 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 USW, 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 USW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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