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BT03 UYU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 156,522 miles

condition of front number plate borderline

corrosion on rear brake discs

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre just legal 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,183 miles

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

bolt ,issing from plastic sump guard.. security is still maintained

bolt missing from exhaust headshield... security is still maintained

both front discs slightly worn

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front wing mirror casing slightly insecure

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring

Fail 9 Feb 2011 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bolt ,issing from plastic sump guard.. security is still maintained

bolt missing from exhaust headshield... security is still maintained

both front discs slightly worn

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front wing mirror casing slightly insecure

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring

Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,491 miles

o/s/f tyre only just legal

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 4 Feb 2010 137,491 miles

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

o/s/f tyre only just legal

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2009 116,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in tread and side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2009 116,066 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in tread and side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,660 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 83,995 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 UYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

BT03 UYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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