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BP03 VRM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

162,897 mi
Last recorded162,897 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 162,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 160,262 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipe

o/s/f outer cv boot

wear on front brake discs

wiper blade splitting

Fail 24 Apr 2020 160,262 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear of main brake pipe

o/s/f outer cv boot

wear on front brake discs

wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 May 2019 156,243 miles

replacement speedo fitted

wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2019 156,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

replacement speedo fitted

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2018 75,527 miles

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

engine management light on

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges 1.6mm

Fail 18 May 2018 75,527 miles

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

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

engine management light on

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges 1.6mm

Pass 30 May 2017 69,081 miles

Exhaust corroded

Wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 24 May 2017 69,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded

Wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 62,875 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges and perishing

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion rear sub frame and suspension

wear on front brake discs

Fail 20 May 2016 62,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges and perishing

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion rear sub frame and suspension

wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2015 56,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 56,443 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower arms corroded

two nails in offside front tyre and tread worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 48,193 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 48,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 44,011 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2011 39,476 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,085 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2.5 mm

Pass 24 May 2007 23,331 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 26 May 2006 19,960 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 VRM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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