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BP03 VEW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,155 miles

imbalance on rear brakes of 48% (offside weaker)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

BP03 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BP03 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 VEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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