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BG03 LKF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,816 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 7 Nov 2015 79,593 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 79,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ABS NOT FITTED OR APPLIED ON THIS VEHICLE AS MANUFACTURED . NO ABS

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded.

o/side number plate light dim.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,904 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broke on one side

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust bracket broke on one side

Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,765 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 48,765 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,042 miles

headlamp adjustment button inoperative

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp adjustment button inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,596 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 LKF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

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