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BG03 WBK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,220 mi
Last recorded79,220 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 79,220 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

General surface corrosion to Towbar/mounting and underside

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Wiper blades smeary

Fail 19 May 2025 79,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

General surface corrosion to Towbar/mounting and underside

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 28 May 2024 73,139 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 73,128 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 69,272 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 69,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 64,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 64,830 miles

Emissions not tested due to induction leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 60,900 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 56,254 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 56,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,310 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 44,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,610 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket (6.6.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,392 miles

Rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 16 May 2016 26,059 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

front & rear number plates deteriorating.

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 21 May 2015 22,617 miles

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, front number plate deteriorating.

ADVISE, rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 22,617 miles

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, front number plate deteriorating.

ADVISE, rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2014 17,906 miles

ADVISE, front & rear number plates deteriorating.

ADVISE, rear wiper blade split.

Fail 29 May 2014 17,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

ADVISE, front & rear number plates deteriorating.

ADVISE, front brake discs becoming worn.

ADVISE, rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 May 2013 13,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 7,904 miles

ADVISE, COOLANT LEVEL ABOVE MIXIMUM.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 3 May 2011 3,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 755 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,885 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 WBK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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