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BV03 LFA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,256 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,890 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 79,880 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,302 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,668 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,909 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,065 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,202 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,616 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 LFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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