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2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,645 mi
Last recorded168,645 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,645 miles

both inner and outter sills rusted

floor

Fail 7 Feb 2018 168,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill x3 (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both inner and outter sills rusted

floor

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outters sillsrusted (5.2.6)

rear inner archs rusted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 160,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outters sillsrusted (5.2.6)

rear inner archs rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,135 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 152,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill above suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,825 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 143,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,788 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,167 miles

few rust spots under car

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 117,948 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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,427 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 109,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,992 miles

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 7 Feb 2008 84,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,872 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 LLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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