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BG03 XPA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 115,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 106,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

aborted emissions as vehicle getting hot

Pass 25 May 2017 99,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 99,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,739 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 93,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 63,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 57,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,449 miles

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

nearside rear fott brake slightley low read

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 20,489 miles

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

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 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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