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BT03 ZYB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,813 mi
Last recorded60,813 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide emissions only just met specified limit at idle.

Offside headlamp image deteriorated & headlamp lower mount loose.

Part of nearside front wheel inner rim distorted.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,329 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

N/S/F tyre slight out of shape

O/S headlamp aim slightly faded

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre got small cut on inner sidewall

Slight dent on N/S/F inner wheel rim

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

STRONG ADVISORY; O/S/F TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO 2MM AND HAS SEVERAL CUTS IN THE TREAD.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,876 miles

STRONG ADVISORY; O/S/F TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO 2MM AND HAS SEVERAL CUTS IN THE TREAD.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2006 13,195 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 ZYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

BT03 ZYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BT03 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ZYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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