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AP03 BGX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,404 mi
Last recorded84,404 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyre walls perished and n/s/f 2mm 195/60x15

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes greased

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

various suspension components corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyre walls perished and n/s/f 2mm 195/60x15

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,775 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Brake pipes greased

Brake pipes to front and rear flexys corroded

Off side rear wheel arch corroded

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,775 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All suspension springs corroded

Brake pipes greased

Brake pipes to front and rear flexys corroded

Front exhaust hangers broken

Off side rear wheel arch corroded

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,064 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust hangers thin

Near side and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,064 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust hangers thin

Near side and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,979 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,861 miles

drivers door window not working

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,548 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2008 24,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,996 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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AP03 BGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AP03 BGX, 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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AP03 BGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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