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BV03 MMK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,366 mi
Last recorded30,366 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,962 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 17,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 15,238 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,232 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 11,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,627 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 3,627 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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