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BG03 LJL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,063 mi
Last recorded123,063 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,674 miles

Noise from offside front wheel when rotated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,966 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,966 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 85,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 59,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,580 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,469 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 LJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

BG03 LJL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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