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BG03 UJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,143 mi
Last recorded190,143 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 190,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 185,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 184,101 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2019 179,637 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion on brake discs

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Sep 2017 178,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 175,210 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Exhaust rear heatshield detached

Pass 15 Sep 2015 171,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 171,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 165,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise park brake service n/s lazy

advise poor headlight patterns

advise rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 158,742 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 158,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 149,039 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 102,006 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,529 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)

tracking needs adjustment

Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,504 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,504 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 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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