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BG03 WRP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,735 mi
Last recorded117,735 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 117,735 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 117,409 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gas (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 109,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 109,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 100,775 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner tread - Advise to change

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 100,557 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner tread - Advise to change

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 89,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 89,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 72,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2011 64,751 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,827 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 51,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2009 43,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,351 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,375 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 WRP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

BG03 WRP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 WRP safe to buy?

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