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BP03 NFG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 145,580 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2018 134,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,435 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres slight perishing

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,225 miles

Front number plate deteriorating and cracked

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 slightly perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2012 61,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,004 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 38,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 25,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 25,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,656 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 NFG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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