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BG03 MYP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,749 mi
Last recorded199,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 199,749 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 188,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 173,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 152,498 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 152,444 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Apr 2012 138,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2011 134,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 128,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 128,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 122,016 miles

both number plates discolouring

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,925 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 85,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,881 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)

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

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 MYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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