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BP03 VLS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,483 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2015 125,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 102,958 miles

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

rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,487 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 85,699 miles

engine oil leak from rocker cover area

Pass 29 May 2010 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,838 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 60,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wipers split

vehicle batt has bad cell req jump start (NEW BATT REQ)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 49,350 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 49,350 miles

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

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 VLS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

BP03 VLS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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