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BW03 YTR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,255 mi
Last recorded78,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,749 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,122 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 44,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,394 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,824 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 34,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,783 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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BW03 YTR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW03 YTR, 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 BW03 YTR registered?

BW03 YTR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 YTR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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