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BT03 YWN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 127,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rears (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

front exhaust mounting broken but still supported

rear suspension mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,327 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,600 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 105,600 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers split

Pass 4 Dec 2010 94,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise on steering rack when operated

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 81,657 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2007 72,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,099 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 YWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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