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BP03 VMF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,442 mi
Last recorded141,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,442 miles

reverse lamp not working

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,327 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

reverse lamp not working

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,031 miles

gear box oil leak

reverse light inop

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,317 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,746 miles

rear anti roll bar link rod rubbers perished

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,462 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre on legal limit strongly advise replace

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,529 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 VMF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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