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BG03 LEU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,888 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,806 miles

all brake pipescovered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,806 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,237 miles

both front brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,237 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,436 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 LEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

BG03 LEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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