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BP03 FGK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 133,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 101,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,605 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,975 miles

both front headlights on min mark

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and o/s perishing

header tank empty topped up with water

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight damage to front screen

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Aug 2012 89,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlights on min mark

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and o/s perishing

header tank empty topped up with water

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight damage to front screen

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,516 miles

front w/screen chipped

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front w/screen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,602 miles

FRONT W/SCREEN DAMAGED IN "A" ZONE ADVISE REMEDIAL TREATMENT ON DAMAGED AREA BEFORE SPREADING!!

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

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

o/s front tyre appears low in pressure,

Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT W/SCREEN DAMAGED IN "A" ZONE ADVISE REMEDIAL TREATMENT ON DAMAGED AREA BEFORE SPREADING!!

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

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

o/s front tyre appears low in pressure,

Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,929 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,771 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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BP03 FGK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP03 FGK, 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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BP03 FGK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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