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BV03 MLL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,202 mi
Last recorded165,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 165,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to chassis leg (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.2.6)

advise corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 16 May 2017 161,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 157,491 miles

advise osr trailing arm bush seperated on limits

Fail 11 May 2016 157,491 miles

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

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

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

advise osr trailing arm bush seperated on limits

Pass 20 May 2015 152,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 144,700 miles

advise corrosion ns os rear innere arches nsr rear sill weak and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,642 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 128,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 120,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 108,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,020 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MLL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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