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BP03 VKW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,682 miles

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

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

small cracks appearing between treads on both front tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,348 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,407 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,789 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 18 Jul 2008 61,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,591 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,948 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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