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BV03 PZU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 PZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 71,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,207 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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Pass 2 May 2018 51,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,277 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 46,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,382 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer edge and slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer edge and slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet locking mechanism misaligned

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,558 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet locking mechanism misaligned

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,437 miles

both sides rear lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,587 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering fluid low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,803 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing

coil springs corroding

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly above covers

rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2011 17,803 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing

coil springs corroding

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly above covers

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 13,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,504 miles

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

handbrake cable clip broken but not insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn onto wear marker

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,773 miles

1.Slight wear front brake discs, pads not checked †2.Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,579 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 PZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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