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BP03 NVL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,178 mi
Last recorded84,178 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 84,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both central pipes supplying rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

under body heat shields loose

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,624 miles

All rear suspension components covered with surface corrosion

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 76,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear suspension components covered with surface corrosion

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,052 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 62,052 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,874 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both sides front tyres cracking up

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,178 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 NVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP03 NVL, 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 BP03 NVL registered?

BP03 NVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is BP03 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 NVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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