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BP03 VDK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,641 mi
Last recorded99,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,518 miles

both front and osr tyre bald on edge.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front and osr tyre bald on edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,394 miles

Both rear tyres badly perishing.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,789 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,871 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s head lamp a bit slow to come on but passable

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,635 miles

Front Wiper blade split but still clears screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,543 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 VDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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