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BV03 UZA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,530 mi
Last recorded103,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,530 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 103,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,527 miles

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

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

engine coolant low

Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,527 miles

engine coolant low

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,414 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 78,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,061 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 76,061 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,758 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,841 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 52,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,399 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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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