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BV03 UZB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,763 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 123,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,447 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 76,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,141 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 69,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

adv tyre low on pressure

Pass 15 May 2012 65,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,309 miles

both sides front tyres cracking at sidewall tread areas on inside and outside, also 3mm tread depth

Pass 1 May 2009 47,730 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 47,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,829 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2007 29,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

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 UZB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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