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BG03 VLN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and screws corroded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear lower door slightly corrded

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

all coil springs corroded

complete under chassis and outer sills and rear suspension components protected in under sealant

front brake pipes protected in under sealant

front exhaust flexi worn

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 140,536 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and screws corroded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear lower door slightly corrded

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

all coil springs corroded

front brake pipes protected in under sealant

front exhaust flexi worn

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 135,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,799 miles

air leak can be heard around inlet manifold area

Fail 30 May 2015 129,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air leak can be heard around inlet manifold area

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,077 miles

EM Light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EM Light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2012 97,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 97,114 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 83,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,695 miles

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

large amount of handbrake travel.

Pass 22 May 2009 61,133 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape [advise]

Fail 28 May 2008 49,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,540 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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