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BF03 VMW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 145,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 127,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,737 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 114,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has nails in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has nails in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,403 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 131,403 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 117,600 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,600 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 23 May 2013 101,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,165 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,815 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,634 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 VMW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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