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BF03 BXG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,300 miles

centre stop light not working

metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,349 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,565 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,756 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,670 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,787 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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BF03 BXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF03 BXG, 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 BF03 BXG registered?

BF03 BXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BF03 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 BXG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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