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BP03 VEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,723 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear halves of front to rears corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated bulged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear halves of front to rears corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,864 miles

inside mirror missing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inside mirror missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,016 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,016 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,794 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,014 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis general corrosion arounf trailing arm mount

offside rear chassis general corrosion near trailing arm mounting

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,837 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis general corrosion arounf trailing arm mount

offside rear chassis general corrosion near trailing arm mounting

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 43,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,380 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,110 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 13,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

BP03 VEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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