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BW03 CFE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,936 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (not considered excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (not considered excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,579 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,839 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,924 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,030 miles

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

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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BW03 CFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 CFE, 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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What year was BW03 CFE registered?

BW03 CFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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