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BV03 LZU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,882 mi
Last recorded222,882 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 222,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 216,981 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 216,822 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 208,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 199,487 miles

heavy oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2017 199,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

heavy oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2016 183,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two chid seats in rear ()

Front coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front door mirror has temp. repair to it

Offside Front engine oil leaks going onto suspension/steering and inner drive shaft and c.v boot

Offside Front intercooler pipe split

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both very heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 183,640 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two chid seats in rear ()

Front coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front door mirror has temp. repair to it

Offside Front engine oil leaks going onto suspension/steering and inner drive shaft and c.v boot

Offside Front intercooler pipe split

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both very heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 176,044 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)

child seats fitted n/s and o/s rear

under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 167,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 158,269 miles

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 155,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 152,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,139 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 12 Oct 2010 143,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 1 Oct 2009 132,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 122,159 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 122,159 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 6 Jul 2007 105,230 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,230 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 88,879 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 LZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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