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BG03 LNY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,357 mi
Last recorded142,357 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 142,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid a little low

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,913 miles

slight travel on park brake lever

Fail 29 Aug 2018 127,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 29 Aug 2017 118,357 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/17/94w uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,076 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,368 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes slightley corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,368 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes slightley corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,730 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,087 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,411 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 LNY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BG03 LNY safe to buy?

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