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BG03 LDK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,920 miles

EML light on dash

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

front exhaust bracket broken

minor exhaust blow

rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on dash

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

front exhaust bracket broken

minor exhaust blow

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2016 88,101 miles

advise disks pads

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,297 miles

disks advise

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,501 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 60,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 33,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,249 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 LDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LDK, 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 LDK registered?

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

Is BG03 LDK safe to buy?

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