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BC03 DRV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 70,494 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 70,494 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,287 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2021 65,273 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,044 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chip in wiendscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,044 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chip in wiendscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside body damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Outer obligatory mirror casing missing

Fail 2 Mar 2019 59,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Outer obligatory mirror casing missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,659 miles

Front both sides tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,321 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 28,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,557 miles

Nearside front alloy roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 14,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,486 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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BC03 DRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC03 DRV, 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 BC03 DRV registered?

BC03 DRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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