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BG03 VUN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,611 mi
Last recorded26,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 22,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 21,086 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 19,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 12 May 2023 19,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 15,397 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 10,446 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 9,283 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 9,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,203 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 8,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 6,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 5,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 186 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both o/s tyres perished/splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,070 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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