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BV03 LLU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,102 mi
Last recorded57,102 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,102 miles

FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

N/S/R TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

SLIGHT LEAK FRON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,452 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 53,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show extensive imbalance of 29%.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

overall parking brake performance efficiency low at 18%

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wipers are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

suspect that heat may of been applied to the steering rack off side inner arm areas.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wipers are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

off side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 18%.

suspect that heat may of been applied to the steering rack off side inner arm areas.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,902 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R Tyre split between tread and perished on side walls

O/S/R and N/S/F Tyre valves perished

Play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R Tyre split between tread and perished on side walls

O/S/R and N/S/F Tyre valves perished

Play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,109 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 12,109 miles

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

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

front tyres badly deteriorating and becoming low on tread

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 5,181 miles

near side rear tyre tread lifting

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,745 miles

brake warning light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,685 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 LLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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