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BG03 VKK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,190 mi
Last recorded65,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,190 miles

Offside Rear slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight roughness offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,005 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrotion to various brake pipes

Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,005 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrotion to various brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

oil filter leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,686 miles

front brake disc slitly worn.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,491 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,110 miles

n/s mirror outer cover missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,977 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 VKK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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