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BG03 VUT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,901 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,853 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,244 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,845 miles

Inner edgewear on O/S/F + N/S/F tyre

Signs of deterioration on front + rear registration plate

Signs of perishing on O/S/F tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,362 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 VUT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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