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BV03 SKU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 SKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,967 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,719 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)

hand brake ex-travel

Pass 14 May 2012 66,627 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 66,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,133 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 SKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

BV03 SKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BV03 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 SKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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