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BV03 LJX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 118,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,981 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 98,827 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,761 miles

Oil level low

Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s front window wont open

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s front window wont open

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,240 miles

tailgate struts u/s

Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,240 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

tailgate struts u/s

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,121 miles

front discs wearing thin

n/s rear tyre worn close to makers limits

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low and discs poor

n/s front tyre getting low on inside edge

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,185 miles

vt32 issued with vt30

Fail 10 Oct 2006 25,185 miles

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

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

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)

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 LJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

BV03 LJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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