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BG03 VZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,637 mi
Last recorded69,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,637 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,595 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng light on

fuel light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on all road springs.

eml on.

signs of corrosion in n/s/r sill

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on all road springs.

eml on.

signs of corrosion in n/s/r sill

Pass 27 May 2011 46,444 miles

engine managment light on.

signs of corrosion on all road springs.

Pass 27 May 2010 32,374 miles

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

drivers window doesn't open

eml on

Pass 28 May 2009 14,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 54,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

Is BG03 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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