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BG03 BVT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (pre july 2003)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (pre july 2003)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear wheel arch inner lip corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 16 Apr 2021 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear wheel arch inner lip corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,211 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn quite bade on edges just within mot minimum limits

both rear inner arches corroded

some brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,891 miles

Front tyres lower on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,493 miles

Child seats fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,326 miles

rear tyres cracking [195/60v15]

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,944 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 21,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,111 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 BVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

BG03 BVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 BVT safe to buy?

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