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BP03 VPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,411 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake & Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system & mounts corroded.

underbody suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,363 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

very high handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,527 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 7,173 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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