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BG03 UHP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,974 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 91,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 86,829 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,847 miles

Drive belt deteriorated,cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear, MUST CHANGE NOW ! (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,788 miles

Offside Front Tie Bar Rod Slight Play

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 63,755 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 63,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,844 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,160 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 7,925 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 UHP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHP, 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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What year was BG03 UHP registered?

BG03 UHP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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