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BG52 CWF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,392 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s n/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,392 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

o/s n/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,943 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,487 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,487 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 115,438 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped & corroded all round both siide.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,750 miles

Coolant leak

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

Slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 31 Jan 2013 103,748 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mangment light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,040 miles

Nearside 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)

engine managment light on

nsr tyre edge wearing

osf tyre edge wearing

osr tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

engine managment light on

nsr tyre edge wearing

osf tyre edge wearing

osr tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,772 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,772 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 25,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,120 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 14,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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BG52 CWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG52 CWF, 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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BG52 CWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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