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BV03 WMK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,703 mi
Last recorded106,703 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,425 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leek from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,425 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leek from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,177 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 88,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,060 miles

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

exhaust flexi and hangers deteriorated but still supported and not blowing

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi and hangers deteriorated but still supported and not blowing

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 73,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 73,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,859 miles

Both engine oil and coolant levels low

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 68,842 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 62,419 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,771 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 10 May 2011 44,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,326 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 32,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 25,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,393 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 WMK, 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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