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BG03 VFT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension componets corroded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension componets corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,843 miles

Centre heat sheilds insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake drum is damp

Rear subframe and suspension componets corroded

Rear suspension arm buhses perished

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Centre heat sheilds insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake drum is damp

Rear subframe and suspension componets corroded

Rear suspension arm buhses perished

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,714 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,461 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 51,461 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,429 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust hangers at front pipe corroded/thin

Front discs worn/scored

NSF disc slight judder on RBT

NSF tyre worn

OSF tyre worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust hangers at front pipe corroded/thin

Front discs worn/scored

NSF disc slight judder on RBT

NSF tyre worn

OSF tyre worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 38,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,599 miles

Both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

Both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

Both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,654 miles

brake pipe's coverd in grease

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipe's coverd in grease

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,912 miles

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,964 miles

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

brake pipes greased over

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,964 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

brake pipes greased over

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,490 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 VFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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