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BG03 VFX

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,012 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 131,152 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,629 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,123 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,412 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 94,487 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,487 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 76,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,763 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,967 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VFX is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFX, 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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What year was BG03 VFX registered?

BG03 VFX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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