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BV03 VBX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,169 mi
Last recorded104,169 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 104,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTTER PART OF SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 94,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 89,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,117 miles

antifreeze leaking from thermostat housing

Fail 4 Apr 2019 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

antifreeze leaking from thermostat housing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,269 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,805 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,263 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate,advise replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,088 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 VBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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