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BP03 NGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,018 miles

both front tyres wearing low

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,814 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake discs scored

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake discs scored

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,321 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,169 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,122 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 59,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,187 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 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 NGZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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