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BG03 WSL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 84,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 78,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,219 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 75,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 74,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2009 57,836 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,779 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

eml light on

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

eml light on

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,708 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 WSL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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