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BP03 VKH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,485 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 72,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 66,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,472 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,472 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,000 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge showing wear

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,017 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 29,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,060 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 23,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,102 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 VKH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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