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BV03 MSY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 113,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,083 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,437 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,620 miles

n/s rear trailing arm bush unbonded near excessive but only has slight movement

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 74,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,630 miles

rear brake discs corroding and pads getting low

water marks on rear number plate

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,293 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)

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 MSY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

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

Is BV03 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 MSY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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