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BT03 UZL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,247 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,979 miles

Adjusted headlamp int and re test

All four coil springs corroded

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from drivers view

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

Oil leak (sump)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 110,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Adjusted headlamp int and re test

All four coil springs corroded

Brake fluid on minimum

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

Items removed from drivers view

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

Offside Rear Brake hose insercure

Oil leak (sump)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,077 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 91,088 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,175 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 65,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 65,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,721 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,820 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 UZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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