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BW03 GBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust backbox bracket not secured to exhaust

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

front tyres worn low on inner edges

sump corroded and leaking oil slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust backbox bracket not secured to exhaust

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

front tyres worn low on inner edges

sump corroded and leaking oil slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,762 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust backbox mount has been repaired (loose but supporting exhaust)

signs of an air conditioning leak from compressor

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,119 miles

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

exhaust back box mount insucure

exhaust front pipe mount broken

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,497 miles

exhaust back box mount weak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,911 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,577 miles

rear tyres low on tread

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 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

BW03 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BW03 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 GBZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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