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BG03 MZT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,876 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 71,765 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,763 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and nail in tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,710 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and nail in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light intermittently coming on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 57,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,072 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 43,201 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,142 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 29,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,370 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 MZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

BG03 MZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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