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BW03 KWS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,022 mi
Last recorded129,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,022 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,773 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 92,053 miles

Corrosion on all coil springs

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2013 79,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,586 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,715 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,107 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on f/brake discs

f/tyres wearing low on edges

r/number plate fading

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on f/brake discs

f/tyres wearing low on edges

r/number plate fading

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,427 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,479 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,160 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 KWS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

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

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