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BG03 VHV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,106 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of nearside rear shockabsorber

corrosion in nearside rear sill

Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in nearside rear sill

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,564 miles

corrosion in rear subframe

security of nearside brake hose[front]

Fail 6 Nov 2015 123,564 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear subframe

security of nearside brake hose[front]

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 102,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 113,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,839 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 37,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 852 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,029 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 76,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2009 63,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,719 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 63,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 41,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,329 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 VHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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