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BF03 BWB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,035 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion showing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section by exhaust hanger weld,slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,695 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,938 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 54,937 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve on park brake lever

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,063 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,794 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 27,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,947 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 14,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BF03 BWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF03 BWB, 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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BF03 BWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 BWB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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