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BG03 BNF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,758 mi
Last recorded98,758 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in various places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,850 miles

front subframe surface corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes surface corroded

offside and nearside rear drop link rubbers starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,850 miles

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

front subframe surface corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes surface corroded

offside and nearside rear drop link rubbers starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,210 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,038 miles

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,034 miles

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

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 60,893 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 54,937 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 15 May 2008 46,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,295 miles

nail in tyre

offside rear

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 28,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG03 BNF, 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 BNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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