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BP03 VHW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 123,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 106,968 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,751 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 27,751 miles

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

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 VHW 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 81.3%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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