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BG03 WCK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,009 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both feeds-to-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,732 miles

cat converter/flexi section flanges of exhaust extremely corroded, advise replacing

fuel filler pipes badly corroded, advise replacement

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

cat converter/flexi section flanges of exhaust extremely corroded, advise replacing

fuel filler pipes badly corroded, advise replacement

Pass 1 May 2015 106,623 miles

oil leaks engine--gearbox

rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks engine--gearbox

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,878 miles

nsr tyre has cracks in side walls

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front valve stem seriously deteriorated

offside rear valve stem seriously deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,829 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,829 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,018 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,007 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,418 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,807 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WCK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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