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BW03 GFA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,118 mi
Last recorded136,118 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 136,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front covered in tape

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner both sills corroded

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

ubcc

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,115 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,677 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 73,822 miles

Rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 63,819 miles

Drivers side wiper blade starting to split.

Rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,326 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 GFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 GFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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