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BV03 MGX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,545 miles

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

car is undersealed

general age related corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2024 83,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,650 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

dash cam fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2021 57,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 57,431 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion tank split/leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,326 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 9,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,474 miles

Slight perishing on rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,078 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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BV03 MGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV03 MGX, 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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BV03 MGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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