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BG03 VWK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,456 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF < OSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 67,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF < OSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 50,677 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,259 miles

windscreen has a very small crack along the n/s lower part of the screen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 4,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 2,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 720 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 710 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 332 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2011 23,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,237 miles

abs light flickered

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 19,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,068 miles

front tyres low on tread and perishing badly

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 VWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

BG03 VWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is BG03 VWK safe to buy?

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