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BG03 VWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,201 mi
Last recorded78,201 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unidentified knocking noise coming from steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2020 78,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unidentified knocking noise coming from steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unidentified knocking noise coming from steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unidentified knocking noise coming from steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,022 miles

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

Offside Rear light len's damaged

chipped windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged excessive negative camber on suspension (4.2.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear light len's damaged

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,965 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 46,965 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,223 miles

Noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 40,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 36,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 28,854 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 13,600 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 13,457 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise to adjust rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2010 6,764 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 48,508 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,138 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 VWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

BG03 VWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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