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BG03 MTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,389 mi
Last recorded172,389 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 172,389 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 172,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 162,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 149,076 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 149,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,165 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 141,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Slight seepage from clutch master cylinder

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,022 miles

Rear Exhaust Hanger Fractured.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,143 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,138 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,138 miles

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

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

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 29 May 2012 70,759 miles

Both rear tyres low inner edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak from engine.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 62,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 54,248 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

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 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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