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BG03 VTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,906 miles

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

vehicle emission standards only just met

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

vehicle emission standards only just met

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,267 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,762 miles

2 child seats fitted to the rear

near side rear auti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 77,759 miles

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

2 child seats fitted to the rear

near side rear auti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,059 miles

engine compartment washed unable to carry outfull examination on diesel leak

under carrage cover fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,058 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 350,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,563 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 VTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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