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BT03 ZYX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,166 mi
Last recorded117,166 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sills corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,780 miles

Offside Rear sills corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 109,692 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 105,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,547 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,718 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK ( CLIP)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,029 miles

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

oil leaking.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

oil leaking.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,993 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 90,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,380 miles

advise all coil springs corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,379 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise all coil springs corroding

advise near side rear tyre,wearing unevenly and perishing

advise off side front tyre,perishing and balding inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all coil springs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,943 miles

advise all coil springs corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2011 71,383 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 71,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner treads

minor damage to offside rear outer sill

offside mirror glass slightly loose

Fail 6 Nov 2010 66,375 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner treads

minor damage to offside rear outer sill

offside mirror glass slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,199 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 52,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front n/side & o/side tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,294 miles

front n/side & o/side tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,183 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 ZYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYX, 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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BT03 ZYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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