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BG03 WTE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,501 miles

none standard sideskirts not allowing full inspection on sills

Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

none standard sideskirts not allowing full inspection on sills

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,901 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel rim dented

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield hanging down

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel rim dented

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,004 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,562 miles

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

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

front no. plate damaged

nearside rear seat belt frayed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,562 miles

front no. plate damaged

nearside rear seat belt frayed

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,975 miles

advise nearside front inner c.v.boot insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,975 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise nearside front inner c.v.boot insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner cv boots insecure

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2009 70,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner cv boots insecure

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,935 miles

ADVISE BODY DAMAGE / BUMPER DAMAGE

ADVISE MINOR DAMAGE TO N/S REAR SEAT BELT

Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE BODY DAMAGE / BUMPER DAMAGE

ADVISE MINOR DAMAGE TO N/S REAR SEAT BELT

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,249 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 WTE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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