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BV03 LZM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,492 miles

Rear both coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,857 miles

clutch slipping badley

Fail 24 Jul 2015 43,857 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch slipping badley

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,932 miles

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

o/s mirror cowel damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,968 miles

hand brake will need ajusting soon

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,821 miles

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

rear number plate defacing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,145 miles

rear blade worn

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,238 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 LZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

BV03 LZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 LZM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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