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BP03 VFV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,199 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 123,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,176 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,123 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front break disks worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 66,195 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle covered

visible ply marks on offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2009 66,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle covered

visible ply marks on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,576 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,576 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,664 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 43,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VFV, 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 VFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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