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BT03 YWK

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,451 mi
Last recorded162,451 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,451 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 162,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 155,018 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in rack-ends

Fail 9 Oct 2015 155,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in rack-ends

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 139,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 119,732 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2008 106,668 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 102,742 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in steering rack on o/s when wheels off the ground

Fail 26 May 2006 91,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 May 2006 91,411 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 YWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

BT03 YWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 YWK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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