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BX03 PTU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,710 mi
Last recorded133,710 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,710 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 122,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,633 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre:-nearside front worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre:-nearside front worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,766 miles

Front number plate slightly de laminated

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,100 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,637 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

wipers smear

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,265 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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BX03 PTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX03 PTU, 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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BX03 PTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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