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BW03 VRG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both sides inner sill slight corroded

has play in steering rack inner joints both sides

oil leak

rear both sides brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,133 miles

Oil leak

P.A.S fluid stain on rack

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 75,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,323 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel flap locking device defective

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2010 52,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel flap locking device defective

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 30,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,505 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 VRG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

BW03 VRG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VRG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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