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BW03 GDE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

167,979 mi
Last recorded167,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 GDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 167,979 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount areas corroded and repaierd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch liners fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2019 167,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn centre mount bearing rough and noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and bald on inner edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount areas corroded and repaierd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch liners fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 164,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

rear wheel arch linings fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

repairs and underseal to rear inner wheel arches/chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2018 164,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis corroded and holed behind wheel arch lining (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis corroded and holed behind wheel arch lining (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application uneven and brakes noisy on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

rear wheel arch linings fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,421 miles

Couple of stone chip damage windscreen, right and centre

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 160,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Couple of stone chip damage windscreen, right and centre

Engine management light on

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes leading to nsf and osf hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft centre mount bearing appears noisy

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear radius arm mount areas corroded including inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

repairs to nsr outer sill

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2016 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep long split in tread to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes leading to nsf and osf hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyreworn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft centre mount bearing appears noisy

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear radius arm mount areas corroded including inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

repairs to nsr outer sill

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2015 152,166 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED,REAR VERY BADLY.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD;HEAT SHIELD BROKEN,NOISY.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S.F C.V. GAITER OILY.

O/S/F RACK GAITER OILY.

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 152,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED,REAR VERY BADLY.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD;HEAT SHIELD BROKEN,NOISY.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S.F C.V. GAITER OILY.

O/S/F RACK GAITER OILY.

O/S/R TYRE<1611>WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE,PERISHED,AND SPLITS IN TREAD.

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 147,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 147,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,363 miles

all coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

n/s outer sill section corroding

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 17 Jul 2013 137,363 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low + discs worn

n/s outer sill section corroding

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limits + wearing unevenly

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

slight corosion on front inner brake disc

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,100 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,931 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,667 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,667 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,461 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 GDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDE, 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 GDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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