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BG03 VYM

2003 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,075 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,339 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

horn sounds weak

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2021 94,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

horn sounds weak

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2019 86,342 miles

both rear lower arms corroded

both rear springs corroded`

exhaust heat shields insecure

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2019 86,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both rear lower arms corroded

both rear springs corroded`

exhaust heat shields insecure

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,419 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

rear washer inop

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

rear washer inop

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,559 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,275 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,309 miles

rear no. plate starting to fade

Fail 1 Dec 2014 48,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear no. plate starting to fade

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,102 miles

horn weak

o/s/f window buttons incorrectly positioned

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,101 miles

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

brake squeal from rear brakes in rollers

front brakes noisey in rollers

horn weak

n/s/f brake disc worn and starting to score

o/s/f brake discs scored and worn

o/s/f window buttons incorrectly positioned

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,505 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front wearing low

front brake discs scored

Pass 24 Dec 2011 26,388 miles

offside front brake disc is worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,436 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 VYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYM, 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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BG03 VYM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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