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BG03 VEW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,037 mi
Last recorded81,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,037 miles

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

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

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

nsr and osr outer sills have filler in them

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nsr and osr outer sills have filler in them

Pass 22 May 2015 72,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 72,115 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake fluid low

Engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2013 56,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

vehicle only just meet emission requirments

Pass 16 May 2011 44,486 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2010 37,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 29,766 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 16,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2007 85,171 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,386 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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is BG03 VEW safe to buy?

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