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BG03 VPF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018
Pass 27 Oct 2017
Pass 18 Oct 2016
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 21,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 20,340 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 16,939 miles

Both Front Tyres on Legal Limit & Cracking

Fail 28 May 2013 16,939 miles

Both Front Tyres on Legal Limit & Cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 13,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,521 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 30,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,061 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

BG03 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is BG03 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VPF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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