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BG03 WNZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,297 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,170 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 111,002 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,541 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 90,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,144 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 WNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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