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BW03 CFF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,083 mi
Last recorded172,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 172,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 167,441 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 167,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 162,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 139,087 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 136,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 133,547 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 133,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,092 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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,545 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,838 miles

rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,389 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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BW03 CFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CFF, 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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BW03 CFF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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