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BT03 ZHE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,474 mi
Last recorded136,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,474 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 135,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,178 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 107,966 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 9 May 2011 98,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 90,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 90,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 79,884 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 27 May 2008 68,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 55,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 45,024 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 ZHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

BT03 ZHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 ZHE safe to buy?

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