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BG03 BXR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,858 mi
Last recorded113,858 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated/cracked

rear exhaust rubber mounting insecure

slight coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre heat shield is insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 80,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,023 miles

offside rear rim slight distortion

Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,019 miles

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

offside rear rim slight distortion

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,884 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 BXR 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 76.9%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

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

Is BG03 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 BXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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