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BG03 VFV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,809 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches+covered with grease...unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine man lt on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches+covered with grease...unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides+covered with grease...unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine man lt on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,209 miles

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

engine mil on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine mil on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,421 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine MIL on

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both wipers poor

emissions not checked due to excessive leak

engine MIL on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine man lt on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 67,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine man lt on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,549 miles

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

engine man lt on

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,549 miles

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

engine man lt on

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,570 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,743 miles

engine man lt on

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine man lt on

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,400 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,926 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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