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BL03 VYG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,788 mi
Last recorded134,788 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,788 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,778 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front brake pipes from master cylinder to full length pipe corroded/weak (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,935 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,929 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,559 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 110,559 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,108 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear spring cracked but still located in bottom arm

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,031 miles

O/S/F tyre speed rating different to n/s/f

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,948 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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BL03 VYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BL03 VYG, 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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BL03 VYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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