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BV03 UXG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,235 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,210 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 28 May 2019 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 May 2018 95,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,325 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 84,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,473 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 80,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,955 miles

Nearside front ball joint rubber split

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,572 miles

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

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

damage around rear fog light

lambda sensor wire rubbing on driveshaft

signs of coolant leak around gearbox area

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,479 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 UXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

BV03 UXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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