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BG03 WBN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,195 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 25 Jul 2023 69,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,719 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,550 miles

both rear tyres worn low and cracked and perished

Fail 14 Jul 2022 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,266 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,339 miles

Advise: engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,199 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 WBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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