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BG03 BUH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 128,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 16 Nov 2012 120,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,323 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 99,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 87,061 miles

aftrmarket air cleaner fitted

lowered suspension fitted

water leak in are of thremostat asembely

Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,059 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aftrmarket air cleaner fitted

lowered suspension fitted

offside front tyre veary badly worn on inner edge (replacment recomended)

water leak in are of thremostat asembely

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,297 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 BUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG03 BUH, 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 BUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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