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BG03 BVF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,273 mi
Last recorded92,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,273 miles

Oil leak ()

clutch worn

exhaust flexi pipe worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 82,253 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 76,329 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod end

Pass 16 May 2013 72,527 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 16 May 2012 67,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,654 miles

Oil leak

both front disc`s corroded inner edge

rear wiper is perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,773 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 BVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

BG03 BVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BG03 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 BVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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