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BV03 UUA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 163,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 163,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,018 miles

Exhaust system has a leak on front flexi hose but did not effect the emissions

Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,018 miles

Exhaust system has a leak on front flexi hose but did not effect the emissions

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 150,237 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold has slight blow (7.1.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,548 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 UUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 UUA registered?

BV03 UUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 UUA safe to buy?

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