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BL03 WGY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 117,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,907 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bracket (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,589 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,301 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 74,299 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 17,742 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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BL03 WGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 WGY, 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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BL03 WGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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