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BW03 YVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,199 mi
Last recorded121,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres low all around (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 79,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,302 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 71,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,847 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,145 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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BW03 YVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW03 YVL, 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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BW03 YVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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