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BT03 UWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,847 mi
Last recorded59,847 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,847 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 57,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,432 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,746 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,448 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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

BT03 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BT03 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 UWL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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