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BG03 WVS

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,740 mi
Last recorded124,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,740 miles

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 124,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 11,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Fail 7 Jan 2017 119,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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Fail 9 Jan 2016 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 101,593 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Aluminium heatshield-above centre silencer-insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,507 miles

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

n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,507 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,218 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,324 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 WVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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