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BF03 BCV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,576 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,882 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,386 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 22,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,918 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 BCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF03 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 BCV registered?

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

Is BF03 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 BCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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