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BV03 UOY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,160 mi
Last recorded61,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear lower spring cups corroding

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear lower spring cups corroding

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,915 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper Smeary

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,940 miles

both rear springs crodded

both rear tyres perished

front disc have slight lip

front number plate cracked

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,684 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 48,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,190 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,508 miles

n/s rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,826 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 UOY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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