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BV03 USS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 USS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,447 miles

Front Both Tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 37,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from auto gear box

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,030 miles

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

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,127 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 USS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USS, 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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What year was BV03 USS registered?

BV03 USS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BV03 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 USS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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