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BP03 VLL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,731 mi
Last recorded114,731 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,108 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,308 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightley worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,729 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 VLL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

BP03 VLL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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