2003 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · BV03 RZW
2003 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 116,870 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV03 RZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 116,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV03 RZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (BV03 RZW) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BV03 RZW Mileage History
- 01/08/2022112,159 mi
- 26/07/2023114,577 mi+2,418 mi
- 07/08/2023114,594 mi+17 mi
- 08/07/2024116,800 mi+2,206 mi
- 09/07/2024116,870 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 2,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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