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BP03 VEM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,438 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear tyre just legal

brake fluild below max

coolant leval low

front,inner, disc face in poor condition

rear anti roll bar links worn with slight play

rear gearbox/engine mount in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,621 miles

Outer sill damaged nearside front

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,517 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 51,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,430 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,919 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 30,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,574 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,429 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 VEM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

BP03 VEM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BP03 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 VEM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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