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BP03 UVA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,546 mi
Last recorded117,546 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

power steering fluid low

Fail 27 Aug 2021 117,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

power steering fluid low

Pass 12 Sep 2020 111,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 111,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,129 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,129 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,030 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,346 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2010 47,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,596 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,768 miles

front tyres low tread depth

Fail 28 Jul 2006 27,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,229 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 UVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVA, 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 UVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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