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BP03 XLC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,834 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,765 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust shield diplased from fixings 3 of 4 requires attention

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

near side rear tyre bulging on tread pattern no signs of seperation but poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,675 miles

center rear seat belt inoperative.

Pass 27 May 2009 66,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,574 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,946 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 XLC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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