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BV03 LVS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 88v (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,451 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Outer Cill dameged

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

Offside Front External door handle sticks

Offside Front External door handle sticks

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted/insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Outer Cill dameged

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

Offside Front External door handle sticks

Offside Front External door handle sticks

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted/insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff

Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer door handle stiff

Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner cill corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

oil leak

steering wheel damaged

toped up power steering resevoir

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 110,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff

Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle stiff

Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner cill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

oil leak

steering wheel damaged

toped up power steering resevoir

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r inner cill corroded

n/s/r outer cill corroded

o/s/r inner cill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 106,322 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r inner cill corroded

n/s/r outer cill corroded

o/s/r inner cill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,639 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake anti slip rubber worn

front mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake anti slip rubber worn

front mirror glass cracked

hand brake has no reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,694 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,636 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,636 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,929 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,073 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2007 81,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,876 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 LVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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