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BV03 URP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,768 miles

emissions slow to conform

rear footbrake readings low

slight blow from middle exhaust joint

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge close to cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

front flexible exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2016 138,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge close to cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

front flexible exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,046 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 133,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi, middle and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,753 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,753 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,383 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,736 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,736 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

EML on.

Engine has only just met emission limits and may need attention.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,814 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 URP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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