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BV03 PZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 PZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 154,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 146,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 146,487 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 138,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 138,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 129,454 miles

heavy oil leak around engine.

o/s and n/s/r tyres on the required limit recommend replacement.

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 121,916 miles

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

Slight play o/s fronr,steering rack - track rod end.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 93,981 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat bbellt.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,488 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

o/s & n/s front a/roll bar link rubbers split

slight travel park brake

Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,752 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 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PZZ, 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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What year was BV03 PZZ registered?

BV03 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 PZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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