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BV03 VBT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,323 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 132,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 129,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,442 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 127,442 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,186 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r Main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s outer sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,818 miles

damage to n/s rear outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,471 miles

n/s outer sill badly damaged no corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 94,471 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer sill badly damaged no corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s outer sill badly damaged no corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s outer sill badly damaged no corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2014 85,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s sill damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,332 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning lamp showing fault

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning lamp showing fault

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,087 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 VBT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

BV03 VBT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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