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BP03 VPC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,599 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake calipers rusted

front suspension rusted

rear suspension rusted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake calipers rusted

front suspension rusted

rear suspension rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,394 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 71,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2016 69,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2014 67,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 67,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,038 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 May 2013 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,217 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)

n/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,602 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 10 May 2006 47,412 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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