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BT03 YVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,292 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,600 miles

front exhaust mountings not attached to system

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Jan 2024 57,694 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 195/60/r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2021 46,018 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 195/60/r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,018 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 32,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs are scored on the inner face

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,424 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement

n/s & o/s front brake discs rusty.

n/s front outer tyre wall perrished advise replacement.

o/s front outer tyre wall perrished advise replacement.

rear number plate in poor condition.

rear wiper blade in poor condition advise replacement.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,422 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front brake discs rusty.

n/s front outer tyre wall perrished advise replacement.

o/s front outer tyre wall perrished advise replacement.

rear wiper blade in poor condition advise replacement.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,557 miles

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

near side door mirror glass missing

near side rear tyre slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,557 miles

near side door mirror glass missing

near side rear tyre slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine nanagement warning light on dash display and engine misfiring

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,731 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YVZ, 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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