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BW03 PXU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 147,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 144,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,039 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 134,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,466 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,943 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 PXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 PXU registered?

BW03 PXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is BW03 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 PXU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW03 PXU have outstanding finance?

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