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BV03 WLW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,073 mi
Last recorded193,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 193,073 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 193,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 169,976 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 169,976 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013
Fail 4 Apr 2013

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 29 Mar 2012 118,514 miles

front brake discs slightly corrodied

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009

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

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

n/s front brake binding slighty

Fail 24 Feb 2009

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,634 miles

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

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

front brakes just in balance

Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,834 miles

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

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

front brake peformance just in balance

Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,716 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 WLW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 WLW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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