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BT03 ZYS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,185 mi
Last recorded28,185 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 28,185 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 28,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 27,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 26,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,606 miles

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 8 Apr 2019 25,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILL S CORRODED TO EXCESS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,328 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 24,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,370 miles

minor signs of water leak t/stat housing

signs of corrosion to oil filter casing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 22,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

minor signs of water leak t/stat housing

signs of corrosion to oil filter casing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers showing wear

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,300 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

BT03 ZYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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