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BV03 UPR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 89,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 79,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,605 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,540 miles

Accident damage to front nearside bumper.

Centre exhaust coupling corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight weep from power steering pump.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Accident damage to front nearside bumper.

Centre exhaust coupling corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight weep from power steering pump.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,690 miles

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

engine oil level very low - now topped up

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 31,392 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,834 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 19,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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