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BG03 BUA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,243 mi
Last recorded129,243 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,761 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,597 miles

all coil springs are slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 81,587 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

the n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

the o/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,021 miles

both front wipers split

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,818 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 BUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 BUA registered?

BG03 BUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BG03 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 BUA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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