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BV03 PYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,305 mi
Last recorded134,305 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

exhaust brackets corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 134,271 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

exhaust brackets corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 127,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,603 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 120,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 145,254 miles

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 145,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 137,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 127,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,454 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 90,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 90,515 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 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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