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BV03 MHX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,866 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 114,812 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,827 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,872 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 152,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 146,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 141,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 128,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 111,484 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 111,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 MHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

BV03 MHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BV03 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 MHX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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