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BG03 VNL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,363 mi
Last recorded55,363 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 55,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2026 55,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limits & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 38,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 31,067 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,269 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 VNL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VNL registered?

BG03 VNL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BG03 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VNL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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