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BV03 RJY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 132,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight exaust blow silencer box

Fail 22 Aug 2018 132,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight exaust blow silencer box

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,853 miles

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

Front exhaust flexe outer cover loose

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door handle poor to open

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front exhaust flexe outer cover loose

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door handle poor to open

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,370 miles

Offside Front door handle poor to open

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexe outer cover loose

Fail 11 Aug 2016 116,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front door handle poor to open

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexe outer cover loose

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,727 miles

Front exhaust flexe outer cover loose

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 107,727 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexe outer cover loose

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,117 miles

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

exhaust front pipe outer cover loose

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,117 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting insecure + heat shield loose + front flexe outer cover loose

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,561 miles

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

exhaust front flexe outer cover coming apart

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,561 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexe outer cover coming apart

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,343 miles

rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,343 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split

rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,025 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,153 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 RJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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