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BP03 BZV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,589 mi
Last recorded41,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,589 miles

Offside Front window fails to open

all suspension and braking components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 39,748 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,333 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,117 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,049 miles

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

The rear tyres are splitting on the side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,761 miles

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

The rear tyres are splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,512 miles

surface.cracks.on.both.rear.tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,796 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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BP03 BZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BP03 BZV, 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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BP03 BZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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