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BF03 VLC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 102,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s/f wing damage

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 102,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

N/s/f wing damage

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,023 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,286 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age cracking in the treads

knock in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracking in the treads

knock in steering rack

mil lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded tyre has sidewall cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 88,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded tyre has sidewall cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,636 miles

Front tyres tread wearing at edges

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 85,636 miles

Front tyres tread wearing at edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 579,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 57,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,804 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever travel long

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,571 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 VLC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLC, 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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BF03 VLC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 VLC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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