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BG03 WUH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,468 mi
Last recorded238,468 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 238,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 233,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust support broken

Fail 30 Apr 2018 233,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 227,829 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW FRONT AND REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 24 Apr 2017 227,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

OIL LEVEL LOW FRONT AND REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2016 223,543 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes corroded

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 217,853 miles

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

clutch master cyl leaking

rear exhaust mount broken away

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2015 217,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

clutch master cyl leaking

rear exhaust mount broken away

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 213,483 miles

rear number in poor condition

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2014 213,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 206,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 206,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 198,327 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 198,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 187,819 miles

Brake fluid level down to minimum mark

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Rear no. plate separating and discoloured at top

Fail 28 Jul 2011 187,819 miles

Brake fluid level down to minimum mark

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Rear no. plate separating and discoloured at top

Pass 30 Jul 2010 174,265 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate separating at top ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 25 Jul 2009 154,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate separating and discoloured at top

Pass 25 Jul 2008 137,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 114,332 miles

One bulb not working in high level stop lamp cluster

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,305 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 WUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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