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BV03 VAM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 91,861 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cuts inner wall off side front tyer

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cuts inner wall off side front tyer

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,386 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,996 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 23,360 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,887 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 VAM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BV03 VAM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BV03 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 VAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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