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BW03 XBY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,105 mi
Last recorded181,105 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 181,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2022 181,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2021 166,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,051 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,216 miles

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

engine bay coversw and under body trays

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2018 132,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 31 May 2017 117,480 miles

Nearside Front tyr depth 2-3mm and bald on inner edge

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 May 2017 117,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front tyr depth 2-3mm and bald on inner edge

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 25 May 2016 89,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail/Screw In Tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 89,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail/Screw In Tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,293 miles

travel on handbrake,engine undertray fitted,slight wear on front discs/front pads half worn.

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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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