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BG03 FYS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2013 67,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,685 miles

offside front tyre worn to minimum tread depth limit.[inner edge bald.]

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,809 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 FYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 FYS registered?

BG03 FYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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