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BG03 VLW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,412 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 106,412 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,733 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip device deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,733 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip device deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,716 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 90,386 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 90,386 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,294 miles

front brake pads and discs very close to wear limit recommend renewal asap

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,781 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,393 miles

front brake pads and discs very close to wear limit

Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,343 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs very close to wear limit

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,582 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on tread

front brake discs showing signs of wear

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 VLW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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