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BP03 LPE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,553 mi
Last recorded103,553 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 98,462 miles

N/S/F Tyre approx. 2.5 mm @ lowest point & perished in tread

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weeping from N/S & O/S Steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x Trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 98,462 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre approx. 2.5 mm @ lowest point & perished in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weeping from N/S & O/S Steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x Trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.2 mm @ lowest point & perished in tread

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weeping from N/S & O/S Steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,418 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.2 mm @ lowest point & perished in tread

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weeping from N/S & O/S Steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,654 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,369 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,369 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,057 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 LPE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP03 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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