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BV03 AYW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 48,742 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 39,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on the inner edges

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn on one side

advise the fuel tank filler pipe is coroded

advise the ignition key dose not opperate the o/s/f drivers door , but opperates all other locks allowng acsess to the areas required

advise the o/s/f windscreen is lightly scratched

Pass 6 May 2014 36,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade under size recomened

Fail 6 May 2014 36,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade under size recomened

Pass 7 May 2013 33,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2010 24,861 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 21,639 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 21,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,670 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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BV03 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV03 AYW, 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 BV03 AYW registered?

BV03 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 AYW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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