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BG03 MXH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,651 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,271 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,206 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,987 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,541 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear suspension coil springs rusting

front and rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2009 55,429 miles

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 2 May 2008 46,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,175 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 MXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

Is BG03 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 MXH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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