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BU03 TFV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 125,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 117,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 111,348 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 25 Apr 2012 104,703 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Coolant level low

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 May 2011 93,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 93,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,720 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,869 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and starting to wear low, o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and starting to perish

Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and starting to wear low, o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,839 miles

NOTE:n/s h/light bulb replaced[not working on dipped h/light aim reset on site]

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,430 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 TFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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