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BG03 VMD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front anti-roll bar link arm top boot small hole

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front anti-roll bar link arm top boot small hole

engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 130,360 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2017 130,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,654 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 119,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,700 miles

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

offside rear tyre feathering around inside

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,430 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn irregularly in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,430 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn irregularly in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,416 miles

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

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

brake discs worn.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,416 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,078 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 VMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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