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BG03 VGY

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,621 mi
Last recorded193,621 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 193,621 miles

Central Front slightly high, needs adjustment .

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust under vehicle's body

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 178,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 170,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 170,434 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Mar 2016 154,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,807 miles

large crack in windscreen out side of the prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,543 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 892,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 78,010 miles

Nearside Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,224 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,224 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 44,475 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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