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BG03 MXP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 109,630 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 2 May 2025 109,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 109,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 107,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 107,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 142,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 139,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 130,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 127,753 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 127,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 117,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 117,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air leak near inlet manifold

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air leak near inlet manifold

Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,065 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,065 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,248 miles

judder from rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2012 79,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box support rubber broke in half

nearside rear tyre miss shaped

Pass 18 May 2010 63,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,180 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 53,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 47,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 37,273 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre rotation

Pass 31 May 2006 24,546 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 MXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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