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BG03 WZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,504 mi
Last recorded176,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 176,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh missing back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 173,719 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 173,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 171,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 168,670 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 168,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 165,308 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 163,649 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 8 Jun 2020 163,649 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 157,001 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 148,601 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,627 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,627 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 128,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 120,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,350 miles

All four road coil springs corroded.

Centre stop light inoperative.

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Oil leak

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

Webbing fraying slightly on offside front and nearside rear seat belts.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All four road coil springs corroded.

Centre stop light inoperative.

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Oil leak

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

Webbing fraying slightly on offside front and nearside rear seat belts.

Pass 1 May 2013 108,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 101,503 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working.

Pass 3 May 2011 96,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 93,183 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2008 85,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 80,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 69,140 miles

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)

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 WZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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