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BT03 YXJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,035 mi
Last recorded174,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 174,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 174,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 165,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 165,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 153,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar link worn n/s/r

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

service every 10000 mls

timing belt 100000

Pass 10 May 2011 139,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 126,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 125,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high parking brake travel

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2009 110,667 miles

play in n/s steering rack

play in o/s steering rack

rear brake imbalance

Fail 18 May 2009 110,606 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

play in n/s steering rack

play in o/s steering rack

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 May 2008 94,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 77,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,606 miles

ADVISED.HORN WEAK

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 YXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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