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BG03 XOY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,695 mi
Last recorded149,695 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 149,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

offside front spring incorrectly located

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 137,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nearside handbrake low ( 80)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 137,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nearside handbrake low ( 80)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside rear has little effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Engine management warning lamp is on

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear engine breather hose collapsed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,724 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear on bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded below master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure support pin broken (link) (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,261 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,994 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 88,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,267 miles

engine managment on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 129,561 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 112,921 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,921 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 95,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,860 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,552 miles

nearside front tyre wearing to inner tread

slight wear to the front brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,229 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 XOY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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