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BG03 VHN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,418 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 138,386 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 133,743 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror held on by tape

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,349 miles

Nearside rear outer door sill heavily undersealed.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in 2 places (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,642 miles

Front and rear disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tail pipe mounting bracket deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in 2 places (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 111,642 miles

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

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tail pipe mounting bracket deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in 2 places (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 104,590 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,783 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,759 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 VHN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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