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BV03 UOL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,963 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,414 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,360 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,652 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,458 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 UOL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

BV03 UOL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BV03 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 UOL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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