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BV03 RAX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,963 mi
Last recorded111,963 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 106,750 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,210 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,103 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,467 miles

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

front disc condition

Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 63,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,362 miles

N/S rear tyre is slightly distorted

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 51,248 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S rear tyre is slightly distorted

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 29,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,154 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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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