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BG03 VVU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,948 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,894 miles

front and rear suspension and subframe corroding but not holed

Pass 19 May 2022 52,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 50,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,241 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))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 47,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 41,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,340 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Pass 1 May 2012 38,012 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 35,852 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 35,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,844 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 VVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VVU, 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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What year was BG03 VVU registered?

BG03 VVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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