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BG03 LGK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,370 mi
Last recorded105,370 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,370 miles

all tyres wearing low-x2 front brake pipes corroded-all coil springs corroded and weak

brakes just past on limits-exhaust slightly blowing

drivers door slightly sticking-wipers smearing-x2 rear links slight play

x2 front lower ball joints slight play and boots deteriated-just met minimum co%

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 64,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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 5 Jan 2010 52,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,970 miles

Rear wiper blade smearing screen, Front brake discs corroded & worn, Osr tyre worn to treadwear bars, Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges, Oil leaks, Brake hoses perished & cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,969 miles

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

Rear wiper blade smearing screen, Front brake discs corroded & worn, Osr tyre worn to treadwear bars, Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges, Oil leaks, Brake hoses perished & cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,758 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 LGK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LGK, 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 LGK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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