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BV03 RZU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,408 mi
Last recorded190,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 190,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 2 Jan 2020 190,406 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze leaking from water housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2019 179,247 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 168,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 168,520 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,121 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,121 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 146,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,880 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,307 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded in areas.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,307 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded in areas.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,569 miles

n/s/r tyre outer tread area worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,586 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 RZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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