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BG03 VRL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,316 mi
Last recorded222,316 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 222,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 222,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2015 201,617 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust hanger come away but still supported at time of

wine from engine

Fail 19 May 2015 201,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres worn low

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust hanger come away but still supported at time of

oil level low

wine from engine

Pass 20 May 2014 184,629 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 184,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 173,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 159,261 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 159,261 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 145,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 145,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 127,597 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 127,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 110,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 95,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 95,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 77,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 59,408 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 VRL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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