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12 BPB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,816 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,816 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,939 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,939 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,230 miles

rear tail gate strutt not supporting tail gate in open position

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,842 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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12 BPB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 12 BPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 BPB registered?

12 BPB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is 12 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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