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BG03 NAE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,831 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes to flexi's have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main-line pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

emission limits only just achieved

rear sub-frame and suspension components have bad corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2025 95,824 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes to flexi's have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main-line pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

emission limits only just achieved

rear sub-frame and suspension components have bad corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 47,235 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 12,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside washers weak but still enough to hit screen

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,860 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,127 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 8,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 7,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 2,071 miles

mileage seems low

Pass 10 Jun 2009

new dash clocks fitted mileage on old unit was 15665miles

Fail 8 Jun 2009 15,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

abs lamp in dash clock flashing then dont come on at all then works correcly for a 30seconds

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,864 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,295 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 NAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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