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BG03 BWF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,992 mi
Last recorded165,992 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 165,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

both front and both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

both undersills and outer sills slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Aug 2017 163,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 163,168 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 160,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

rear spring mount areas slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2016 160,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

rear spring mount areas slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

slight play in nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,871 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear heat sheild rattling

Fail 26 Jul 2013 136,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is wearing to inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre is wearing to inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre is wearing to inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 136,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre is wearing to inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre is wearing to inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre is wearing to inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 123,698 miles

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

both beam patterns require atention soon

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,865 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 112,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 87,107 miles

long handbrake travel

rear number plate deteriorated

recomend check nearside front tyre for internal damage

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long handbrake travel

rear number plate deteriorated

recomend check nearside front tyre for internal damage

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG03 BWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG03 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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BG03 BWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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