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BP03 UNG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,292 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age with cracking no cords or bulges showing.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs lipped

nsr tyre outer sidewall beginning to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,691 miles

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

front discs lipped

nsr tyre outer sidewall beginning to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,872 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,379 miles

high level brake inop

slight wear on fron brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,045 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres cracked and aged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,874 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 UNG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

BP03 UNG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2003.

Is BP03 UNG safe to buy?

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