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BG03 VXV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,130 mi
Last recorded180,130 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 180,130 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 180,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 172,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 164,058 miles

handbrake warning light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 164,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 155,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 147,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 136,338 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 119,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,555 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 VXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VXV registered?

BG03 VXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BG03 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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