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BG03 MUY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,924 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror Glass slightly loose ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,924 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror Glass slightly loose ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Performance Poor

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 126,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Performance Poor

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine breather pipes split/collapsed

Engine management light on

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 124,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine breather pipes split/collapsed

Engine management light on

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has stepping to tread

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has stepping to tread

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,532 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,524 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,524 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,864 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 MUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MUY, 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 MUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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