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BV03 LCG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,677 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,518 miles

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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,137 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 115,137 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Engine oil sump corroded/weeping oil

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Key/Ignition barrel worn/difficult to turn

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (215/45 R17)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (215/45 R17)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,854 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (215/45 R17)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,854 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (215/45 R17)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,247 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,870 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,064 miles

O.S.R. tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,025 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 LCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV03 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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