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BP03 VFB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight exhaust blow fron down pipe

Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight exhaust blow fron down pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,838 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,838 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,207 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 91,791 miles

corrosion to both front road springs

no rubber on rear wiper blade

Fail 2 Sep 2011 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to both front road springs

no rubber on rear wiper blade

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 87,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,915 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 VFB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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