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BU03 TEV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 132,614 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and both front to rear pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trace of play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

non standard suspension and exhaust system

Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,274 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and both front to rear pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trace of play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

non standard suspension and exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,132 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 93,132 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,029 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,193 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyer close to limit

some cracking in tread on rear tyres

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 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEV, 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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BU03 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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