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BD03 PWK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 117,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,378 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge. front exhaust minor leak of gases. brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,400 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,399 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,452 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,564 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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BD03 PWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 PWK, 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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What year was BD03 PWK registered?

BD03 PWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 PWK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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