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BT03 UVR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 128,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 128,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 124,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 124,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 116,157 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Park brake efficiency just met the rerquirment

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Mar 2020 108,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 places back box and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam head lamp not working (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,681 miles

Front and rears tyres slightly cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,089 miles

underside rear body and componants fully undersealed

Pass 7 May 2014 77,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,114 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 76,114 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 74,123 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 65,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,931 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 UVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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