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BF03 VLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,582 mi
Last recorded86,582 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 86,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,485 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 59,637 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,873 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,873 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,261 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 26,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,631 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 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLZ, 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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What year was BF03 VLZ registered?

BF03 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BF03 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VLZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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