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BW03 LGF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,497 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,991 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 May 2021 78,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 78,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,685 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,787 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 71,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 67,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,929 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,859 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 LGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

BW03 LGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is BW03 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 LGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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