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BV03 LSD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,471 mi
Last recorded89,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,383 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,064 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,789 miles

rear brake discs pitted

steering lock inoperative

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,789 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

steering lock inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 8,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 1,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2006 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,761 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 LSD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LSD, 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

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What year was BV03 LSD registered?

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

Is BV03 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 LSD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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