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BT03 UUG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,640 mi
Last recorded136,640 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,640 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 136,636 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 127,683 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,494 miles

Battery loose but not likely to fall from the carrier

Coolant leak Around header tank ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,408 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,835 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items moved from drivers view prior to testing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 88,342 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,630 miles

Various areas of subframe/suspension corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,540 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,339 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,563 miles

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

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

OSR, NSR and NSF Tyres Perished and Cracking

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,407 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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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