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BT03 YTN

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers not parking automatically

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no Sharpe edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper corner slightly loose

Fail 26 Feb 2024 91,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers not parking automatically

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no Sharpe edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper corner slightly loose

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 88,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,451 miles

Emissions not tested Catalyst converter cut off missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 68,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,722 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 17 Sep 2015 42,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,600 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,555 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 YTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YTN, 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 YTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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