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BD03 CVV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,040 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,072 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 72,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,881 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,329 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 23,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 23,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,188 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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BD03 CVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BD03 CVV, 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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BD03 CVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 CVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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