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BG03 VUP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,581 mi
Last recorded27,581 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,581 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 22,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,464 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.NOISE R BRAKES.IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 10,236 miles

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 10,236 miles

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 5,159 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 1 Mar 2010
Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 48,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SIGNS OF O/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,245 miles

SIGNS OF O/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER?

Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,584 miles

PADS CLOSE LIMIT F TYRES SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING WHEEL ARCH LINERS IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH

Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

PADS CLOSE LIMIT F TYRES SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING WHEEL ARCH LINERS IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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