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BG03 BPF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,545 miles

front brake pipes greased

power steering pump noisy steering working

Fail 24 Jul 2014 69,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake pipes greased

power steering pump noisy steering working

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,442 miles

offside front wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,327 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,949 miles

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,949 miles

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

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,683 miles

offside front door mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,467 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,736 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 BPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BPF, 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 BG03 BPF registered?

BG03 BPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is BG03 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 BPF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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