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BV03 RVM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,315 mi
Last recorded51,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,315 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,209 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 50,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 101,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,949 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 100,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 94,123 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 94,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,196 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,152 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 70,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,017 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 RVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

BV03 RVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BV03 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 RVM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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