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BG03 VPZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,236 mi
Last recorded118,236 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 118,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 118,236 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 109,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2015 100,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 76,799 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 76,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,577 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 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

BG03 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BG03 VPZ safe to buy?

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