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BV03 RVC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,870 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower tow link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler rubber hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 86,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,082 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,015 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2012 67,519 miles

inner edge wear opn front tyres

rear tyres perished and sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 25 May 2011 61,325 miles

2X rear tyres perished

Front brake pads very low and brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2011 61,325 miles

2X rear tyres perished

Front brake pads very low and brake discs worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,559 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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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