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BW03 GEY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 GEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,148 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 101,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,647 miles

nearside front tyre worn ### offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn ### offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,563 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,224 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 GEY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

BW03 GEY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 GEY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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