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BV03 UWA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,040 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP UNITS REPAIRED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S +N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear discs surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,089 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipe corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filling down pipe ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2021 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipe corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filling down pipe ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,328 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded at top (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear coil spring worn at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,360 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four springs at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,142 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,381 miles

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

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

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

catalyst heat shield adrift

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 17,482 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,675 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 UWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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