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BG03 VUD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

46,821 mi
Last recorded46,821 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,821 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 46,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,558 miles

Front tyres on limit

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 46,558 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres on limit

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 46,315 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside tyres on limit

subframe sand suspension components corroded

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2019 46,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside tyres on limit

subframe sand suspension components corroded

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2018 44,128 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN THE BODY CLIPS AND ALSO WHERE THE BRAKE PIPES PASS ABOVE THE FRONT SUBFRAME

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN A LOT ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 1 May 2018 44,128 miles

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

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN THE BODY CLIPS AND ALSO WHERE THE BRAKE PIPES PASS ABOVE THE FRONT SUBFRAME

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN A LOT ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 2 May 2017 30,541 miles

ADDED 1 L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING AND CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN IN THE BODY CLIPS

Pass 16 May 2016 21,956 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 13,013 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 13,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 4,086 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 15 May 2013 100,068 miles

THE REAR EXHAUST IS RUSTY IN PLACES

THERE MAY BE SOME JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

Fail 14 May 2013 100,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE REAR EXHAUST IS RUSTY IN PLACES

THERE MAY BE SOME JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

Pass 11 May 2012 92,046 miles

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 11 May 2012 92,046 miles

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

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 5 May 2011 82,982 miles

ENGINE OIL IS NEAR THE MIN MARK

Pass 17 May 2010 76,118 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Fail 17 May 2010 76,118 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Fail 6 May 2009 65,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 65,010 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 54,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,879 miles

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)

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 VUD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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