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BP03 VHZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,293 miles

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,215 miles

Front brake pads low, discs worn

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,470 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,267 miles

OSR tyre close to limit and misshaped

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,799 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,974 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VHZ 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 VHZ, 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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What year was BP03 VHZ registered?

BP03 VHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2003.

Is BP03 VHZ safe to buy?

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