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BT03 XVV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,203 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 78,174 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,958 miles

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

all four springs corroded

front brake discs worn to limit/pads low

n/s outer sill weak

Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

all four springs corroded

front brake discs worn to limit/pads low

n/s outer sill weak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,129 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

near side rear tyre has small cuts to tread

Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

near side rear tyre has small cuts to tread

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,137 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 XVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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