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BG03 BVD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,911 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,664 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,906 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 72,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,150 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holes marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holes marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,451 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,530 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding in retainer clips

Fail 27 Oct 2014 33,530 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding in retainer clips

Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,339 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,300 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished.All brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 13 May 2010 5,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 5,090 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 6 May 2009 3,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 328 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 24,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 BVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BVD, 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 BVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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