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CP03 BGF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,557 miles

Front and rear registration plates are showing early signs of deterioration

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,557 miles

Front and rear registration plates are showing early signs of deterioration

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,242 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,575 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 33,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,420 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 2,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 347 miles

osr tyre has signs of run flat damage on sidewalls

Fail 20 May 2011 347 miles

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

osr tyre has signs of run flat damage on sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2010 15,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,968 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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CP03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP03 BGF, 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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CP03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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