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BG03 VLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,583 mi
Last recorded7,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,583 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 7,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,264 miles

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

advise n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,264 miles

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

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

advise n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,902 miles

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

advise slight side wall damage o/s/front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2006 23,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise slight damage tp o/s/front tyre side wall

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 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

BG03 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BG03 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VLZ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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