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BW03 VRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 47,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Gearbox Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,311 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 36,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,551 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,932 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 8,932 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,207 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,279 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 4,909 miles

Oil leak

wipers do not go back to starting posision when switched off

Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 3,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,839 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 1,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust pipe tail pipe sticking out further than bumper

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,445 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 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

BW03 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is BW03 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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