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BF03 VKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,519 mi
Last recorded135,519 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,297 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,617 miles

Nearside 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 15 Mar 2011 74,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,073 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,861 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,602 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 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKV, 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 BF03 VKV registered?

BF03 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 VKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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