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BV03 RYB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,281 mi
Last recorded120,281 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 116,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,455 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from engine top cam cover

Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from engine top cam cover

Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,671 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 102,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,190 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,090 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2009 69,192 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 49,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,333 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 RYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 RYB registered?

BV03 RYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 RYB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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