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BG03 VWB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 60,826 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,742 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 55,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 55,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing can not be inspected fully loaded (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill croadedby rear suspenion (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,788 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 53,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,662 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,660 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,441 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 35,412 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumber (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,563 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,225 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 VWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

BG03 VWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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