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BW03 PVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,839 miles

all coil springs and power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 119,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs and power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,401 miles

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

Rear brake calipers corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear brake calipers corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear antiroll bar link bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 11 Aug 2016 108,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear antiroll bar link bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,384 miles

centre section slight blow

child seat fitted

eml light on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre section slight blow

child seat fitted

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smear

Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smear

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades smearing and have movement at arms

rear wash not working

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,713 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades smearing and have movement at arms

rear wash not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,243 miles

CHILDS SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELTS.

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD.

O/S DOOR MIRROR SECURED BY TAPE.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT PARK AUTOMATICALLY.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,872 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,285 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 PVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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