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BT03 YVE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,614 mi
Last recorded35,614 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 35,614 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front+rear suspension /brake components corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 35,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front+rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 35,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front+rear suspension components corroded/perished

malfunction inidicator lamp illuminated

Pass 25 May 2023 35,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,319 miles

front+rear suspension and associated components corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 35,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank fill hose clips loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front+rear suspension and associated components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,227 miles

front+rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,026 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,026 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 34,858 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,539 miles

possible nsf wheel bearing noise

Pass 13 May 2016 34,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,979 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 16 May 2013 32,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,798 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,839 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,352 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,680 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 YVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

BT03 YVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BT03 YVE safe to buy?

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