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BP03 ULV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,266 mi
Last recorded69,266 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ULV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 50,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 46,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,891 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,921 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 39,921 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 35,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,803 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 7,732 miles

All four metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty. †Slight dampness around power steering rack.

Fail 28 Nov 2005 7,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All four metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty. †Slight dampness around PAS rack. †

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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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