CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV03 UOW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,297 mi
Last recorded123,297 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,297 miles

Power steering pump damp

Fail 16 Feb 2021 123,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,978 miles

Central Rear seat belt inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,173 miles

Coolant staining round thermostat housing

Nearside rear tyre approaching the legal limit

Power steering pump area damp

Fail 21 Feb 2017 98,173 miles

Coolant staining round thermostat housing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre approaching the legal limit

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

Power steering pump area damp

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside headlamp dip beam pattern starting to deteriorate

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,029 miles

Power steering fluid level getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,029 miles

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

Power steering fluid level getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,780 miles

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,390 miles

Backing on both registration plates starting to seperate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,889 miles

Layers on both registration plates starting to seperate

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,380 miles

Both front tyres measure 3mm tread depth

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV03 UOW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOW, 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

How do I check the history of BV03 UOW?

You can check the full history of BV03 UOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV03 UOW registered?

BV03 UOW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BV03 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 UOW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV03 UOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV03 UOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.