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BT03 UTY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 37,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 37,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam "kick-up" (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 24,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 16,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,559 miles

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

turbo bearing noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,850 miles

passengers mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 1,094 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,512 miles

front brake discs lipped

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,385 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 UTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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