MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emissions slow to conform
rear footbrake readings low
slight blow from middle exhaust joint
slight damage to o/s door mirror
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
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
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)
1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
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
1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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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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