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BV03 UTS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,593 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,621 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,225 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,273 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 UTS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

BV03 UTS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is BV03 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 UTS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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