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BG03 XRN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 142,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,539 miles

small cut on off side front side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2013 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

small cut on off side front side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,454 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,128 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XRN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

BG03 XRN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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