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BV03 AZR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,099 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 56,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 56,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 44,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s door mirror housing damage/loose

o/s/r tyre cracking 185 65r14

scratch o/s door

Fail 25 Apr 2010 44,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror housing damage/loose

o/s/r tyre cracking 185 65r14

scratch o/s door

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,765 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 AZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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