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BV03 LYA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,173 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,365 miles

Exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Headlights starting to deterioate due to age

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,867 miles

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

both front wiper blades wearing..

child seat fitted too nearside front seat belt...

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern, also cracked outer tread pattern...

pink anti-freeze stains on gearbox, engine water level low

too much oil in engine..

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,751 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,279 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,438 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 LYA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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