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BV03 WLH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,012 mi
Last recorded134,012 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 159,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 101,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

PCV valve breather hose split

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, on legal limit!!! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Wiper blades require attention

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,414 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,184 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,998 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 WLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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