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BT03 XUP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,068 mi
Last recorded168,068 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 168,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear bumper insecure

rear offside light cluster damaged

surface corrossion on suspension components

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 167,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear bumper insecure

rear offside light cluster damaged

surface corrossion on suspension components

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust rear extending pipe missing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear laqmp damage

Fail 17 Jul 2015 159,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust rear extending pipe missing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear laqmp damage

Fail 30 Jun 2014 153,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 138,571 miles

Advise damp around thermostat housing. very slight leak.

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 138,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Advise damp around thermostat housing. very slight leak.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside front ABS wire routed incorrectly

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 129,179 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 117,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,066 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 XUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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