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BV03 LPX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,796 mi
Last recorded69,796 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,796 miles

Nearside front fog light is damaged and insecured

Pass 30 Aug 2010 64,504 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 64,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,466 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 LPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV03 LPX?

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What year was BV03 LPX registered?

BV03 LPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BV03 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 LPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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