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BV03 LKU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,912 mi
Last recorded105,912 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,405 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi section (7.1.2)

horn poor

wiper blades will not self park

Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi section (7.1.2)

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

horn poor

wiper blades will not self park

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,197 miles

front brake disks heavily worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disks heavily worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre heavy wear on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Sep 2010 68,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre heavy wear on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,128 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering belt contamiated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,207 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 LKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

BV03 LKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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