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BG03 FZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,925 mi
Last recorded72,925 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,815 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,542 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 61,542 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,156 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 32,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,085 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 FZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

BG03 FZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is BG03 FZA safe to buy?

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