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BW03 LCU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,103 mi
Last recorded102,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,491 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front pipe corroded

front pipe leaking & weak

oil filter leaking & corroded

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front pipe leaking & weak

oil filter leaking & corroded

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front pipe corroded

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wing mirror insecure slighly

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box support mount broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2014 85,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wing mirror insecure

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2013 78,277 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine breather hose collapsed

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s/r trailing arm bushes strarting to split

o/s/f tyre low

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,277 miles

All coil springs corroded

engine breather hose collapsed

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s/r trailing arm bushes strarting to split

o/s/f tyre low

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,512 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 51,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,169 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 LCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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