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BG03 VDY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,656 mi
Last recorded155,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 155,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,713 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,802 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,019 miles

all tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 126,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 125,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside tyre weak round the wall of the tyre (cracking)

Rear offside tyre weak round wall of tyre (cracking)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,075 miles

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust front pipe insecure and leaking

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,842 miles

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 26 May 2011 90,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 90,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,499 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,678 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 40,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,816 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 VDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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