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BG03 WAU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,722 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear towing eye fixing corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,918 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear towing eye fixing CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,493 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,493 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,136 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 29,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,849 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 6,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 23,545 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,002 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 WAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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