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BG03 CBX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front door mirror glass missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 106,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front door mirror glass missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,494 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,894 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,921 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,836 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 62,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,781 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,495 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 CBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

BG03 CBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is BG03 CBX safe to buy?

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