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BP03 VEA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,652 miles

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

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

oil leak

parking brake cables corroded

play in steering arms

rear boot floor/spare wheel area panel corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 141,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

parking brake cables corroded

play in steering arms

rear boot floor/spare wheel area panel corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,119 miles

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

osr wheel bearing rough on rotation

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,444 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 118,473 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,473 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 109,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on.

child seat fitted to offside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,861 miles

airbag light on.

child seat fitted to offside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,375 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,985 miles

front tyres worn on edges to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on edges to 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,491 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 VEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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