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BG03 VFP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,073 miles

Coolant leak

ECM light lit indicating a fault with engine electronics

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front both innerwing brake pipes have outer surface corrosion

rear both mains have slight outer surface corrosion to flexy's

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,083 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,588 miles

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

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 VFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VFP registered?

BG03 VFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is BG03 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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