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BG03 WPT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,508 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 131,508 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 130,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats in all 3 rear seats

NS head lamp lense starting to fade

NSF tyre has slight cracking to inner side wall

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise both front and alsonearside rear tyres for wear

Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,245 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 128,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 125,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear number plate slightly defaced

Fail 9 Sep 2009 124,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 29 May 2008 117,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 117,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 106,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 93,700 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 WPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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