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BG03 BYU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,565 mi
Last recorded177,565 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 177,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system/hangers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,171 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 164,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 148,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2014 148,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

n/s/f tyre cracked,splitting and close to limit

n/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and close to wear bars

oil on engine

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,868 miles

corrosion to vehicle underbody, exhaust system, brake pipes and both front coil springs

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads appear half worn

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2013 131,868 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to vehicle underbody, exhaust system, brake pipes and both front coil springs

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads appear half worn

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,577 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/F brake disc slightly worn and scored.

N/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc slightly worn.

O/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2011 95,322 miles

breather under inlet manifold split.

marks to various panels and bumpers.

reverse light not working.

uneven wear on front tyres and wearing low.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,922 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,044 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 BYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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