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BP03 VGY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,508 mi
Last recorded158,508 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 158,508 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 158,508 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 152,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 133,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,663 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small cuts in n/s rear tyre.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,187 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,091 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,297 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 78,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,000 miles

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

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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 VGY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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