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BV03 UUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,980 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,948 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 61,301 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 57,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,837 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 UUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

BV03 UUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 UUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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