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BW03 VUM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre becoming low 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,747 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,142 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 38,142 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,661 miles

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

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

front exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,238 miles

N/S/front headlamp aim slightly high

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,212 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,212 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,413 miles

rear tyres slight cracking noted in center tread pattern no ply / cord exposed.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,804 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 VUM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

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

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