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BC03 EVM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 120,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

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

Pass 8 May 2017 114,519 miles

brake pipes covered

Fail 5 May 2017 114,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes covered

Pass 7 May 2016 108,426 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 5 May 2016 108,426 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,859 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,388 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,388 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,224 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,910 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 EVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

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

Is BC03 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 EVM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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