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BW03 PXY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,790 mi
Last recorded101,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,790 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 91,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,895 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 81,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,727 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,344 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,938 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 PXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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