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BW03 XBH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,600 mi
Last recorded141,600 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,600 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,600 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,924 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 132,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S Anti Roll Bar D-Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 118,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,266 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

central exhaust mount broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,617 miles

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

nsr osr inner wheel arch corroded

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

nsr osr inner wheel arch corroded

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,446 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,910 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 69,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,035 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Feb 2012 64,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 64,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,972 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,472 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 16,947 miles

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

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

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 XBH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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