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BW03 VSC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,450 mi
Last recorded45,450 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 45,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,836 miles

Front Front to rear brake pipes have pitting present.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 39,836 miles

Front Front to rear brake pipes have pitting present.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 28,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame rear suspension components coated in under seal

Fail 21 Sep 2020 26,697 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame rear suspension components coated in under seal

Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,134 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,467 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 7,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,482 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 5,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 3,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 1,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 1,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 1,325 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 VSC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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