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BG03 BZV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,687 mi
Last recorded48,687 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion both inner flitch panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2023 48,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion both inner flitch panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light surface corrosion both rear outer sill panels

Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,691 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

instrument cluster recently swapped due to fault, hence mileage discrepancy

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 59,498 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,309 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly separated, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,296 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly separated, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,556 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,130 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,993 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,852 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 BZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

BG03 BZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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