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BV03 UUC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,699 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,773 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,005 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,013 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 UUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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