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BW03 PTY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 94,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,420 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,847 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,608 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,975 miles

N/S/R tyre tread at 3mm & perishing

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,883 miles

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

nearside front mudflap loose

nearside front tyre tread depth at 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,034 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,346 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 PTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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