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BV03 LFP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,131 mi
Last recorded19,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre misshapen

o/s/r tyre misshapen

oil leak from sump area

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,941 miles

engine leak from engine

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,982 miles

bad oil leak from engine sump

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 May 2014 13,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake hoses deteriorated.

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated.

engine sump leaking

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

oil leaking from engine rocker cover.

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

rear wiper blade worn out.

slight knocking to o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,812 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, tread approx 2.5mm

oil leak from cam cover & engine sump

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

rear track control arm bushes deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 10,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, tread approx 2.5mm

oil leak from cam cover & engine sump

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

rear track control arm bushes deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

offside front tyre pressure very low

Pass 9 May 2012 7,920 miles

Engine sump very badly corroded

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 5,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,194 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 1,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM RUSTY SUMP PAN /OIL LEAKAGE FROM TOP OF ENG /R/C AREA REAR EX /SHIELD NEEDS SECURING /REAR WIPERBLABE U/S

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,468 miles

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

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,374 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

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 28 Feb 2006 62,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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