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BP03 UKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,603 mi
Last recorded126,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,603 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

dual mass flywheel noisy

Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,689 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,584 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,256 miles

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

l/h intercooler pipe split

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,587 miles

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear no plate starting to disfigure

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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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