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BP03 VBU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 May 2011 72,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,594 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 VBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

BP03 VBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BP03 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 VBU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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