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BG03 WUY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 121,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine Management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion ENGINE LIGHT ON, COOLANT LEAK, TYRES FLAT, RUSTY SUMP, RUSTY SILLS ETC (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded RECOMMEND ALL MBP NEED ATTENTION (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel NSR CALIPER AND/OR CABLE STIFF. AFFECTING H/B PERFORMANCE (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,180 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs covered in rust

rear fog light full of water

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,094 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,596 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 63,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 37,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,628 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to step

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 WUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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