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BG03 WBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre - poor condition

Fail 31 May 2016 122,615 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre - poor condition

Pass 15 May 2015 110,963 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 110,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,730 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 104,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,075 miles

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

front disks slight worn thin

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,536 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 WBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

BG03 WBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is BG03 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 WBZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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