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BG03 MYF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 123,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,665 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play and knock detected in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,925 miles

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 72,297 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,446 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 MYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MYF, 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 MYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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