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BV03 UNU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by heatshield corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 102,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Alternator wl on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 97,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,126 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,437 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 UNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey 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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

BV03 UNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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