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BG03 BJE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/ and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/ and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,769 miles

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,105 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake fluid slightly low

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp on

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in nearside steering track rod joint

water housing on cylinder head above gearbox leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,392 miles

slight play in inner track rod end n/s

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,529 miles

childseat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,156 miles

rear discs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,923 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Coolant level low

O/S front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,197 miles

Rear tyres perished and split.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,176 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear tyres perished and split.

O/S/F Tyre split outer side wall.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,445 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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BG03 BJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG03 BJE, 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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BG03 BJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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