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BG03 VGU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

fuel pipe from tank highly corroded STRONG ADVISE

Fail 6 Jan 2017 96,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

fuel pipe from tank highly corroded STRONG ADVISE

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front and rear wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,024 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 25 Nov 2014 75,461 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,304 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavely greased

Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes heavely greased

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,547 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 37,814 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,814 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 1 miles

vehicle has had new speedo fitted 06/06/2006

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 VGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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