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BG03 LHB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,869 mi
Last recorded90,869 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear filler neck corroded

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Rear both rear tyres worn unevenly

Rear suspension corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear filler neck corroded

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Rear both rear tyres worn unevenly

Rear suspension corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

vehicle fuel level low

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,226 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear suspension slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

vehicle fuel level low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,633 miles

Exhaust heat cover insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area. General surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Sparing arm. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area. General surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear tyre miss-shape in tread.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust heat cover insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area. General surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Sparing arm. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area. General surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear tyre miss-shape in tread.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,185 miles

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

Slight cut in n/side rear tyre

Underbody and pipes waxoyled

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,937 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,071 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 LHB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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