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BV03 UUR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,960 mi
Last recorded130,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 117,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 108,626 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 108,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 99,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 99,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres cracking close to cords.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,606 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 92,604 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,831 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,640 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 UUR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

Is BV03 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 UUR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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