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BG03 VFY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 103,621 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged almost badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim almost badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear doors corroded

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Fail 14 May 2016 103,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both catalyst brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged almost badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim almost badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear doors corroded

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 4 Apr 2015 98,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

N/S/F Wing mirror Cable Tied Together

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,536 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,729 miles

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 5,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 29,006 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 VFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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