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BG03 BXY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn to 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

most of dash panel not working at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn to 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

most of dash panel not working at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,322 miles

all 4 coil springs rusting

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 coil springs rusting

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

noise in near side rear hub

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,645 miles

all 4 coil spring rusting

front pads 4mm left /lip on both front discs

item removed from interior mirror for mot

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,918 miles

all 4 coil spring rusting

oil leak on engine

small lip on front brake discs pads 80% left

Fail 6 Mar 2014 105,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 coil spring rusting

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs rusting

small lip on front brake discs pads 80% left

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,748 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 coil spring rusting

brake warning light on / brake pads /fluid level ok

off side front tyre worn on both edges tread 4mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,254 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs rusting

both rear tyres low 3mm

Pass 20 May 2011 83,559 miles

Emission level only just with in legal limit. ENGINE uneven running and cuts out at idle speed

Excessive oil leak from engine

Exhaust heat shild insecure

Fail 19 May 2011 83,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emission level only just with in legal limit. ENGINE uneven running and cuts out at idle speed

Excessive oil leak from engine

Exhaust heat shild insecure

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2009 59,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 50,187 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,764 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 BXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXY, 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 BXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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