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BP03 UWG

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,937 mi
Last recorded231,937 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 231,937 miles

Nearside Outer SILL HAS SIGNS OF BODY FILLER APPLIED

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 231,937 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer SILL HAS SIGNS OF BODY FILLER APPLIED

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 225,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 217,902 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 211,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 205,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 205,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 197,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 197,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 180,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all rear suspension bushes wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2011 163,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 148,358 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 148,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 141,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 138,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Sep 2007 122,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 100,249 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 99,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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BP03 UWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP03 UWG, 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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BP03 UWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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