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BV03 UZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,322 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 152,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,331 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 96,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear wiper missing

oil leak round engine

Pass 20 May 2016 93,981 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 93,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,764 miles

nsr and osr shock absorber worn slight

Fail 24 Oct 2015 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr and osr shock absorber worn slight

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,639 miles

NSF tyre has cut to sidewall

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,051 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 73,805 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 73,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,876 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,929 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 16,255 miles

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

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

PAS FLUID LEVEL LOW †DRIVERS WIPER BLADE UPSIDE DOWN †AIRCON PUMP SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING †

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 UZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

BV03 UZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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