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BG03 VYS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,088 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r+o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,013 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 100,013 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,455 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 140,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,686 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,131 miles

both front brake pipes pitting but ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,198 miles

both front brake pipes slight pitting

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,082 miles

handbrake lever has slight mal adjustment

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,509 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2010 91,253 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,253 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,791 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,282 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 VYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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