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BP03 VAU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,601 miles

Tax disc holder in window

Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 109,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,647 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,497 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,681 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 56,251 miles

sump pourous

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 May 2009 48,450 miles

offside reae tyre pressure low

rear wiper perished

Fail 27 May 2009 48,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside reae tyre pressure low

rear wiper perished

Pass 28 May 2008 41,346 miles

front tyres wearing low.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 May 2008 41,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing low.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,245 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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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