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BT03 YWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,061 mi
Last recorded148,061 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 148,061 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn LOW edges

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge 195/60/15

Fail 8 May 2017 148,061 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn LOW edges

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge 195/60/15

Pass 9 May 2016 144,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 144,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 140,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,536 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 May 2014 134,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 134,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,360 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 128,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 123,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

fuel ststem components appear damp and a strong smell of diesel no major leaks detected

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 111,129 miles

cover sil;ls fitted to door sills

dent in offside front wing

Fail 4 May 2011 111,129 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

cover sil;ls fitted to door sills

dent in offside front wing

Pass 4 May 2010 101,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,054 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,054 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,025 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 YWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWV, 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 YWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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