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BG03 VJN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,271 mi
Last recorded114,271 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,271 miles

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

Fail 11 Sep 2014 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

front and rear tyre sizes differ

Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power streeing damp with fliuld

Fail 11 May 2011 93,550 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs weathered

power streeing damp with fliuld

Pass 7 May 2010 87,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 62,381 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 VJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

BG03 VJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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