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BG03 LNN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,443 mi
Last recorded22,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 22,443 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs, Has corrosion inside face

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake can do with slight adjuistment

Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 14,990 miles

All exhaust brackets corroded and wearing thin but system still adequately supported.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slight scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slight cracking through tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring corroded at the bottom of last two coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slight cracking through tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 13,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 5,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 1,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 1,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 25,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,376 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 LNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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