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BG03 MWM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,549 mi
Last recorded67,549 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 67,549 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 67,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,105 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 59,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 49,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,715 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

wipers not self park on intermitant

Fail 3 Dec 2011 37,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

wipers not self park on intermitant

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 34,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 10,778 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 MWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MWM, 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 BG03 MWM registered?

BG03 MWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is BG03 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 MWM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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