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BV03 UTC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch areas unable to fully see due to covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

small chips and light scratching on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arch areas unable to fully see (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and scratching in zone b (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 111,034 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear brackets poor (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part detached from its mountings snapped off (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arch areas unable to fully see (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and scratching in zone b (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side rear tyre well worn

Fail 9 Jun 2015 100,327 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side rear tyre well worn

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre well worn on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2013 89,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,905 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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