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BG03 MZN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,039 mi
Last recorded146,039 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 146,039 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 127,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,567 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,429 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 MZN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 MZN registered?

BG03 MZN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BG03 MZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 MZN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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