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BV03 MTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,162 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 45,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,079 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear tyres perishing slightly

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2025 41,079 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear tyres perishing slightly

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres perishing slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2024 38,966 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres perishing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,574 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 36,564 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,053 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 34,053 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,719 miles

rear inner sills corroding

various rear suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,996 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 29,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension units

Fail 19 Feb 2019 27,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension units

Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 21,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,779 miles

Nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme lower coil

Nearside wiper blade rubber torn at end

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme lower coil but is seated correctly

Offside wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 1,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,494 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 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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