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BG03 VTX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,776 mi
Last recorded140,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 140,776 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres on legal limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 136,015 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,023 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,908 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full seat belt check

Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full seat belt check

Fail 2 Jan 2015 115,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 115,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,194 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 100,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,992 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 VTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

BG03 VTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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