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BP03 VLJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,406 mi
Last recorded103,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,406 miles

Nearside Front sill holed not near testable item

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded near suspension mounting (repair a.s.a.p.)

Pass 24 May 2022 100,578 miles

Nearside Front sill panel rusted & holed

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

Fail 16 May 2022 100,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak by flex joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front sill panel rusted & holed

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,038 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2020 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads in poor condition (32% imbalance n/s/f lower reading)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill holed

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

nsf sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,260 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,931 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 79,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 73,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,538 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc worn slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,998 miles

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

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)

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,257 miles

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

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 VLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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