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BV03 VBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,584 mi
Last recorded130,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 125,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

offside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2012 125,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

offside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2012 118,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 186,520 miles

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

headlamps starting to fade

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 24 May 2010 147,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

turbo noisy

water leak

Pass 19 May 2009 108,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 108,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 82,065 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear cable clip slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,849 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 VBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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