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BU03 RGV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 RGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,398 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 117,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,175 miles

OS rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,044 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,002 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,993 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,799 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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BU03 RGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU03 RGV, 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 BU03 RGV registered?

BU03 RGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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