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BP03 VGM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,117 mi
Last recorded25,117 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 25,117 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,152 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL PIPE CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear X2 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 1 Dec 2016 20,152 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL PIPE CORRODED SLIGHTLY

INTERCOOL PIPE SPLIT

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear X2 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2015 17,092 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSIDE SLIGHT CORRODED

INNER SILLS CORRODED O/S AND N/S

OIL LEAKS

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND HANGING

X 2 REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 25 Nov 2015 17,092 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSIDE SLIGHT CORRODED

INNER SILLS CORRODED O/S AND N/S

OIL LEAKS

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND HANGING

X 2 REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2014 13,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 7,726 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 7,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 1,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 73,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,538 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 VGM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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