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BG03 VGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,895 mi
Last recorded91,895 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,895 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Aug 2013 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,439 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,691 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 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

BG03 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BG03 VGZ safe to buy?

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