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BT03 ZXX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 80,199 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,208 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exhaut slight corrosion not blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,430 miles

ADVISE FRONT INNER PADS WEARING

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 5,887 miles

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

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

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 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

BT03 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BT03 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ZXX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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