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BW03 VTF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 76,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,089 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,899 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,775 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,586 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,972 miles

small oil leak engine bottom

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 53,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 18 Nov 2011 39,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,550 miles

small chip/crack noted on offside lower screen,out of swept area.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 33,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small chip/crack noted on offside lower screen,out of swept area.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 18,962 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,320 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,320 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VTF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

BW03 VTF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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