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BP03 LRV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 174,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaitor holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion hole nearside front inner sill

Pass 3 Aug 2022 170,928 miles

Coil spring corroded all four as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2021 166,658 miles

Exhaust flexi outer casing broken

Fail 19 Aug 2021 166,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi outer casing broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 162,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 154,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center rear stop light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2019 154,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center rear stop light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 142,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,695 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepped and worn low inner

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,662 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,868 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,422 miles

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

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

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 LRV 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 77.3%.

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 BP03 LRV, 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 LRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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