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BP03 NLG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,144 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2015 82,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,523 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,266 miles

offside head light bulb has blue tint

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside head light bulb has blue tint

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,869 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING LOW.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,528 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 NLG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLG, 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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What year was BP03 NLG registered?

BP03 NLG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BP03 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 NLG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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