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BG03 BWP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,714 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,917 miles

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

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

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

N/s/r wheel feels slightly rough when rotated.Possibly from brakes or wheel bearing, benefit of doubt given to customer

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 93,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

N/s/r wheel feels slightly rough when rotated.Possibly from brakes or wheel bearing, benefit of doubt given to customer

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,258 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake disc's lipped

rear brake disc's lipped

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,118 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,710 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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BG03 BWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG03 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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