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BG03 VOT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,616 miles

Offside Rear tire worn inside edge

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing inner plastic arch on left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

front upper grill insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2016 106,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm2mm1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm1.6mm1.6mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm1.6mm1.6mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tire worn inside edge

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing inner plastic arch on left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

front upper grill insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,642 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,642 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,038 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,462 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,203 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 33,294 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS DAMAGE O/S MIRROR+WHEEL RIMS OIL LEVEL MIN IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH BRAKES-N/S/F PADS CLOSE LIMIT-SLIGHT BIND-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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 29 Nov 2006 33,294 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS DAMAGE O/S MIRROR+WHEEL RIMS OIL LEVEL MIN IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH BRAKES-N/S/F PADS CLOSE LIMIT-SLIGHT BIND-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

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 VOT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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