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BG03 VZW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill + inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 110,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rubber old cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,693 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front nail in center of tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,488 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 8 Dec 2008 40,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,272 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 VZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

BG03 VZW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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