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BG03 XRR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,400 mi
Last recorded156,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 156,400 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,171 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 137,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 152,070 miles

park brake lever reserve travel low

Fail 16 Jan 2017 152,070 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

park brake lever reserve travel low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,173 miles

park brake reserve travel low

Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,173 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

park brake reserve travel low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,045 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 121,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,838 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

n/s/f wing damage

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,451 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,488 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 53,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs worn

slightly excessive handbrake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,467 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 33,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 XRR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

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