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BP03 VFW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,580 mi
Last recorded124,580 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,580 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 124,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,181 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 119,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 105,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 98,322 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around clutch master cylinder

Pass 8 May 2012 92,218 miles

Advise long travel on handbrake

Advise rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2012 92,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Advise long travel on handbrake

Advise rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Avise reverse light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,569 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 May 2011 87,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,653 miles

slight handbrake travel

wear on both front brake discs

all four coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes peeling

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy cracking on both rear tyres 195/60/15hr

Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all four coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes peeling

dampness on steering rack boot

slight handbrake travel

wear on both front brake discs

heavy cracking on both rear tyres 195/60/15hr

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,762 miles

both front hoses cracking

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

both rear tyres cracking heavy 195/60/15hr

heavy corrosion all four coil springs

rear exhaust hangers heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,088 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 VFW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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