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BT03 ZHR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,787 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking age related

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking age related

Offside Front tyre slight cracking age related

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,530 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,911 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,382 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,977 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,307 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,564 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 ZHR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

Is BT03 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ZHR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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