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BF03 ASV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ASV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,312 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Crimped/impact damage. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,180 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

stone chip in f/screen

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

stone chip in f/screen

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

stone chip mark on front windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

stone chip mark on front windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,855 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,707 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,281 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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BF03 ASV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 ASV, 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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BF03 ASV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ASV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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