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BV03 RCY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,845 miles

clocks faulty

front wipers starting to not clean screan well

slight brake juder on n/s/f

Fail 5 Nov 2012 104,825 miles

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

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

clocks faulty

front wipers starting to not clean screan well

slight brake juder on n/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,259 miles

both front brake discs worn uneven on the inside

Pass 20 May 2011 91,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 87,717 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,210 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 80,440 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 71,888 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 71,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,195 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 RCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

BV03 RCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is BV03 RCY safe to buy?

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