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BG03 VPU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,028 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 3,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,940 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,940 miles

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

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

airbag light on handbrake light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,474 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 VPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

BG03 VPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is BG03 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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