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BP03 LRY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,324 mi
Last recorded76,324 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,324 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside body and sill dented

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car very dirty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,210 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

minor damage to both side outer sills

minor damage to both side outer sills

Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

minor damage to both side outer sills

minor damage to both side outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,501 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint outer cover unattached, and slightly blowing

general underbody surface corrosion

some minor damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint outer cover unattached, and slightly blowing

general underbody surface corrosion

some minor damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,238 miles

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

exhaust front flexe outer cover loose (ok)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,238 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust front flexe outer cover loose (ok)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,278 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexe cover loose + front mounting corroded

n/s/f outer wing stuck out on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,351 miles

exhaust flexe outer cover loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,057 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,882 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 33,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,109 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 LRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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