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BG03 VEF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 92,329 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,881 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 91,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 91,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 89,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,373 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 87,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear not secure

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,696 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 61,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,206 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside lower outer body seal corroding

offside outer lower body seal corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust hangers corroded and weak

nearside and offside rear inner body seals corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust hangers corroded and weak

nearside and offside rear inner body seals corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,110 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear inner seals corroding

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded

front headlight units slightly insecure

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,110 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear inner seals corroding

dash clocks faulty (intermitent)

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs slightly distorted

front headlight units slightly insecure

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside wing mirror cover missing

reverse light in/op

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,091 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre split on inner side wall

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear tyre split on inner side wall

slight intermitent dash board malfunction

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,712 miles

dash clocks fault

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

battery weak

dash clocks fault

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,863 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dash clocks faulty

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,561 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 21,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VEF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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