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BW03 PZG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and floor! (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ant nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

OSR brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen excessively dirty

Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,110 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,801 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2014 16,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 27 Dec 2013 6,685 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 81,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,736 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 PZG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

BW03 PZG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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