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BC03 BWF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,493 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 123,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 115,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,707 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,772 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 107,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,008 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,008 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 96,615 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,297 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,391 miles

cuts to near side front tyre in tread

cuts to off side rear tyre in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,598 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,153 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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BC03 BWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BC03 BWF, 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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BC03 BWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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