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BG03 CDK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,412 mi
Last recorded123,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,412 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 123,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Mounting brackets missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No Reverse lamp

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 120,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 118,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,478 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 113,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 108,927 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 12 May 2016 108,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 104,621 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 104,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 100,073 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,072 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2012 87,214 miles

Oil leak

front exsurst flex split

Fail 13 May 2011 77,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 77,567 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 68,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,435 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 CDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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