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BG03 WSV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,395 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered with greased.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (REAR BUSHES) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

HANDBRAKE HIGH IN OPERATION

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,440 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,076 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,865 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,804 miles

front discs poor and worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,987 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,031 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut in outer sidewall - cords not exposed

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,042 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 WSV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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